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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.

This report provides an overview of the Taiwan’s foodservice industry and its various sub-sectors. The foodservice industry continued to expand with an economic contribution...

Taiwan has completed its 2016 U.S. rice Country Specific Quota (CSQ) tender obligations after successfully awarding the remaining 6,884 metric tons (MT) of the last normal tender...

This report provides an overview of the Taiwan’s foodservice industry and its various sub-sectors.

Taiwan imported over $3.15 billion dollars of agricultural products from the United States in 2015, roughly one billion of which consisted of genetically engineered (GE) crops...

Taiwan’s retail food sector is dynamic with major retailers such as Costco, 7-Eleven, PX Mart, Carrefour, and Wellcome, compete for market share.

Taiwan was the seventh largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural products in 2015, valued at US$3.28 billion.

On November 25, Taiwan awarded 8,000 metric tons (MT) of Tender GF4-105142 for 14,884 MT of U.S.-origin rice for delivery by June 1, 2017.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) requires all packages of food grade dairy powder products that are over 10 kilograms in weight to be labeled as “food grade” or “for human consumption.”

On November 10, Taiwan completed a normal tender (GF4-105-131) for 13,000 tons of U.S. medium or short grain brown rice. Taiwan has completed 77 percent of the 2016 U.S. Rice Country Specific...

In MY2014/15, Taiwan imported a total of 156,007 metric tons (MT) of apples, valued at nearly US$240 million.