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Despite a small population of 7.4 million people, Hong Kong is the seventh-largest export market for U.S. consumer-ready agricultural products. Hong Kong has always been an attractive market for innovative U.S. food and beverage products as well as a gateway to the region.

The following changes have been made to the 2022 FAIRS report: 1) Section II – Labeling. Effective December 1, 2023, food containing hydrogenated oils must be labeled. 2) Section III – Packaging. Glass and plastic bottles will be subject to additional levies. 3) Section VI – Other Requirements, Regulations, and Registration Measures.

e following changes have been made to the 2021 FAIRS report: Section III - Packaging Sustainability Measures; Section V- Harmful Substances in Food Regulations under Contaminants Control Regulations; Section VII- Plant-based Meat and/or Dairy Alternatives; and Section IX- Re-export Procedure for Hemp Products.

Macau's fastest-growing food imports include distilled spirits, spices, pet food, meats, fresh fruit, food preparations, poultry meat, coffee, tea, and confectionery products.

In 2020, Macau’s retail food sector sales rose 4.1 percent to $644 million.

Macau’s foodservice sector sales reached $1.53 billion and fast growth food imports included distilled spirits, spices, meats, fresh fruit, food preparations, poultry meat, coffee, tea, and confectionery products. COVID-19 has adversely affected...