Japan: Japan to Maintain the Butter and NFDM TRQs for JFY2026

Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) announced that the tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for butter (8,000-10,000 MT) and non-fat dry milk (750 MT) will remain unchanged for Japanese Fiscal Year 2026. Butter demand is expected to remain robust, while NFDM demand continues to be stagnant. MAFF will closely monitor the butter supply in light of production uncertainties. The TRQ levels will also be reviewed in May and September. The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation (ALIC) will continue to manage the TRQ tenders in accordance with Japan's WTO commitments.