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MY2018/19 and MY2019/2020 soybean imports are forecast at 2.7 million tons on continued strong demand.

Taiwan’s food processing industry produced an estimated $17.9 billion of processed food and drinks in 2018. Consumer’s desire more convenience which creates opportunities for U.S. ingredients....

This report lists major export certificates required by the Taiwan government to export food and agricultural products to Taiwan.

All U.S. broccoli, lettuce and onions entering Taiwan will be subject to enhanced inspections throughout 2019.

On January 4, Taiwan awarded 3,000 tons of medium/short grain rice to a U.S. bidder under Tender GF4-107-662.

Taiwan imported over a billion dollars of U.S. genetically engineered (GE) crops in 2017, accounting for over a third of total U.S. agricultural exports to the island.

Abundant local fruit harvests drove down fruit prices and reduced demand for apples and other imported fruit in the first half of 2018.

Taiwan has a very dynamic food service industry exemplified by this year’s release of the first Michelin guide for Taipei.

On October 9, Taiwan completed a Simultaneous-Buy and Sell (SBS) tender for 3,000 tons of U.Sorigin rice at $162 per ton for delivery by April 30, 2019.

Taiwan milk consumption continues to grow due to strong liquid milk demand.

Taiwan’s retail food sector is becoming increasingly competitive and chain operators, such as Costco, 7-Eleven, PX Mart, Carrefour, and Wellcome, continue to dominate Taiwan’s food retail market.

On September 27, 2018, Taiwan completed a normal rice tender for 6,000 tons of U.S-origin milled medium/short grain rice at $717.65 per ton for delivery in 2019.