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FY2022 agricultural exports reach record levels.

Taiwan’s domestic apple production rose to 1,458 MT in MY 2021/2022, though production area continues to shrink due to economic, trade, and environmental factors. Taiwan’s apple demand remains strong and consumption is almost entirely import dependent. Total imports in MY 2021/2022 were 151,260 MT and are forecast to increase to 154,000 in MY 2022/2023. The United States holds the largest market share by volume, though New Zealand is rapidly gaining market share and enjoys a tariff advantage.

On February 4, President Ma signed an amendment shifting regulatory authority of genetically engineered events in animal feed to the Council of Agriculture.

On January 7, Taiwan completed 17,600 MT of the first tranche of 2015 U.S. rice Country Specific Quota (CSQ) Simultaneous-Buy and Sell (SBS) tender for delivery by December 31, 2015.

Only 52% of Taiwan’s 2014 Country Specific Quota (CSQ) U.S. origin rice purchase commitments under normal tender were successfully awarded for U.S.-origin rice.