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2	Sustained Strong Economic Growth Has Transformed the CAFTA–DR Countries Regional economy has almost doubled since 1990, expected to expand another 65% by 2020
3	Sustained Economic Growth Is Changing the Demographics of the CAFTA–DR Countries, Boosting The Middle Class … By 2020, growth of the middle class could transform food markets, boost imports
4	… And CAFTA’s Retail Food Purchases Growth of purchases during the next 15 years, plus improved market access under CAFTA-DR, means new export opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural producers.
5	Strong Growth in CAFTA–DR’s Food Demand is Boosting U.S. Exports—Record $2 Billion in 2006 Export growth is broad-based—bulk and high-value products
6	"Most U.S" Most U.S. Agricultural Exports To CAFTA-DR Have Grown Significantly During Past Decade Strong economic growth and expanding middle class have fueled gains in U.S. exports
7	Best Export Prospects Over Next 3–5 Years Strong underlying demand growth and/or reduced tariffs should benefit these U.S. exports most Feed grains Rice Wheat Cheese Poultry meat High quality beef Pork (esp bacon and offals) Fruits (esp grapes, raisins, apples, pears, cherries, peaches, kiwi, canned fruit, juices) Vegetables (particularly frozen fries, fresh and processed tomatos) Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios) Wine, bottled Soybean meal and refined oil Processed grocery products (particularly soups/broths, cookies and biscuits, and canned dog/cat food