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Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: U.S. Food Companies Return to FoodExpo After Three-Year Hiatus; Hong Kong’s Economic Recovery Softens in Second Quarter; Trade Volume External Merchandise Lowers in June; Hong Kong Plays Host to 3.6 Million Travelers in July

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Alaska Seafood and ATO Reconnect with Hong Kong Traders

Hong Kong remains the 5th largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products, by value; importing more than mainland China and Taiwan.

Hong Kong Customs seized 540 MT of smuggled frozen meats with an estimated market value of about USD6.4 million in Hong Kong waters on four fishing boats when they were on the way to China.

Hong Kong has experienced ongoing protests with escalating violence every weekend since June 2019.

The Hong Kong government suspended the import and sale of U.S. romaine lettuce in any form (lettuce head, salad mix, etc.) from Salinas, California effective November 23, 2019.

Twelve U.S. exhibitors showcased their products to Hong Kong and regional buyers at Hong Kong Food Expo 2019, and achieved fruitful results with projected sales of $975,000.

Hong Kong is the fifth-largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products, by value.

Hong Kong confirmed three cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Sheung Shui slaughterhouse on September 3.

Fresh fruit is one of the top U.S. food exports to Hong Kong, valued at USD347 million in 2018, and one of the best prospects for U.S. exports to Hong Kong.

Late in the evening of August 13, media reports stated that two pigs were confirmed to be infected with the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus in the interim transfer house in Shenzhen, China.

In 2018, Hong Kong’s retail food sector sales rose 4.2 percent to $12.8 billion, a positive growth trend forecast to continue.