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Both quantity and value of U.S. french fry exports attained records of almost 386,000 metric tons and $286 million in marketing year 1996/97. During the past 10 years, the quantity and value of U.S. frozen french fry exports have consistently increased, particularly to East Asia, where the number of quick service restaurants has expanded significantly. In 1996/97, East Asian countries bought almost three fourths of U.S. french fry exports. Japan alone accounted for half of U.S. shipments of french fries. Hong Kong, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan were also vibrant markets for U.S. french fries. Rising incomes in many countries, tariff reductions around the world resulting from the Uruguay Round Agreement, and ongoing Market Access Program activities should continue to propel demand for U.S. french fries.
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