Group 1: Report Summary - The report is an oil and meal daily report released by Guantong Futures on March 16, 2026, focusing on the soybean meal and oil markets [1]. Group 2: Soybean Meal - Marex reported that this week's Brazilian soybean sales to China dropped to only five vessels, even lower than the six - vessel level during the usually quiet Spring Festival. Sales this week dropped about four - fold compared to last week, with about 1.5 million tons sold this Friday (March 13) compared to about 6 million tons last week [1]. - The sharp decline reflects the impact of the change in inspection procedures for grain shipments to China by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture. The Brazilian government is sending an official to China to discuss inspection procedures and phytosanitary regulations [1]. - CONAB's sixth survey of the year predicts Brazil's 2025/26 soybean production at a record 177.847 million tons, down 1.38 million tons from last month's forecast, but up 3.7% from last year [2]. - The soybean planting area is 48.435 million hectares, slightly higher than last month's prediction, and up 2.3% year - on - year. The expected yield per hectare is 3,672 kg, down from last month's prediction and up 1.4% year - on - year [2]. - Brazil temporarily canceled a quarantine measure, allowing soybean loading to resume. After last week's high, the market has fallen but the issue is unresolved, and the premium remains. Short - term high - level fluctuations are expected [2]. Group 3: Oils - According to AmSpec, Malaysia's palm oil exports from March 1 - 15 were 921,606 tons, a 56.89% increase from the same period last month [2]. - Indonesia's president called on coal, crude palm oil and derivative producers and distributors to prioritize domestic demand before exporting, and the government will implement stricter export controls. The DMO obligation for Indonesian palm oil since August 2024 has been 250,000 tons per month [3]. - With the rise in crude oil prices, bio - fuel policies in Indonesia (B50) and the US are pending. Short - term oil prices are expected to remain strong, but the Middle - East situation at the end of the month should be watched [3].

Core Points - The General Administration of Customs of China has announced the importation of fresh apples from the Netherlands, effective immediately, under specific phytosanitary requirements outlined in the protocol between the two countries [1][2]. Group 1: Import Regulations - Fresh apples, scientifically known as Malus domestica, are now allowed for import from the Netherlands, provided they meet the stipulated phytosanitary requirements [2][3]. - The apples must originate from registered orchards and packaging facilities that have been approved by both the Netherlands' National Plant Protection Organization and the General Administration of Customs of China [3]. Group 2: Phytosanitary Requirements - The importation is governed by several laws, including the Biosecurity Law and the Plant Quarantine Law of the People's Republic of China [4]. - A list of quarantine pests of concern has been provided, including species such as the apple codling moth (Cydia pomonella) and the fire blight bacterium (Erwinia amylovora) [5][6]. Group 3: Orchard Management - Orchards exporting to China must implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and maintain records of pest monitoring and control measures [6]. - Specific monitoring protocols for pests like the apple codling moth must be followed, including bi-weekly checks during the flowering and harvesting periods [7]. Group 4: Packaging and Labeling - Apples must be processed and packaged under the supervision of the Netherlands' plant quarantine authorities, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with Chinese phytosanitary standards [10][12]. - Packaging must include specific labeling in English, detailing the fruit's name, origin, and registration information [12][13]. Group 5: Pre-export Inspection - A sampling inspection of 2% of the shipment is required for the first two years of trade, with a minimum of 1200 fruits sampled [14]. - If quarantine pests are detected, the relevant production points will have their export qualifications suspended [20]. Group 6: Customs Inspection upon Arrival - Upon arrival in China, customs will verify the necessary certificates and inspect the apples for compliance with phytosanitary regulations [18]. - Non-compliance, such as apples from unregistered orchards, will result in the rejection of the shipment [19].