Ukraine exported up to 6 million tonnes of grain a month before Russia launched an invasion on Feb 24.

The supply deal with Russia, the world's biggest wheat exporter, could help Dhaka in meeting its needs below the elevated global prices Wv1, industry officials say.

However, the curbs are only being eased on a small number of chicken types, and not the one most commonly exported to Singapore.

Imports expanded for the first time in three months, providing welcome relief to Chinese policy makers as they try to chart an economic path out of the supply-side shock that has rocked global trade and financial markets.

India is the world's biggest sugar producer and the second biggest exporter behind Brazil.

Russia's war in Ukraine has caused global prices for grains, cooking oils, fuel and fertiliser to soar, and Guterres warned this will worsen food, energy and economic crises in poor countries.

Indian oil consumers are keen to increase Malaysian deals and reduce their reliance on Indonesia.

Indonesia produces about 60% of the world's palm oil, with one-third consumed by its domestic market.

Authorities fear the scarcity and soaring prices could provoke social tensions and have moved to secure supplies.

Total trade expanded 24.6% year-on-year to RM2.01 trillion from January to November 2021.

This is the first time Canberra has used new powers which allow the Commonwealth to veto any deals between state administrations and foreign governments.