Vitol has invested in Delfin FLNG 1, the first floating LNG liquefaction facility in the United States and the world’s largest floating LNG project. It will become the project’s largest offtaker, with volumes of 1.4 million tonnes a year.
Kazakhstan’s exports of processed agricultural products rose 35.1% year on year in January–August 2026. Processed goods accounted for 54.1% of the country’s agricultural exports.
Pakistan Customs has processed the first shipment of fresh White Chaunsa mangoes for export to Russia under the TIR Convention. The route from the Pakistan border to Moscow covers about 4,600 kilometres.
More than 700 people attended Algeria’s national conference on industrial revival. They discussed easing barriers to investment projects, access to financing and the provision of industrial land.
Kazakhstan harvested 24.3 million tonnes of grain in 2026, one of its highest totals in the past 15 years. Grain and flour exports reached record levels in each of the two previous marketing years.
Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Crystal Growth Foundation have launched the official website of the Russian Industrial Zone in Egypt. Companies can use it to apply to locate production there.
Twenty-seven South African food manufacturers will seek export opportunities and commercial partners at SIAL Paris. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will host a South African National Pavilion at the exhibition.
New Zealand exporters can use the free trade agreement with India from October 19. Tariffs have been removed on more than half of New Zealand’s exports to the country.
Chilean President José Antonio Kast launched Choose Chile, a platform to strengthen the country’s international profile and promote investment and technology opportunities. The initiative’s first summit is planned for March 2027.
New Zealand and Canada will establish an annual Trade and Investment Dialogue to grow trade and lift exports, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says.
Kazakhstan is increasing supplies of agricultural raw materials and processed products. Exports in several product categories are growing faster than overall exports.
Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover reached $103 billion in January–August 2026, up 12.8% from the same period last year. Export growth was more than four times faster than import growth.
Mongolia’s export revenue rose 54% year on year in the first nine months of 2026. Its foreign currency reserves reached a record $8.9 billion by the end of September.
South Korea aims to become the first to reach $1 billion in exports of a single fresh agricultural product: grapes. A plan to expand shipments was presented at a vineyard in Sangju.