Taiwan: Stone Fruit Annual
Taiwan was the third largest export market for U.S. peaches and nectarines and the fifth largest export market for U.S. cherries in 2015. Imports of fresh U.S. peaches and nectarines increased by 11 percent to 12,411 metric tons (MT) in 2015, with a value of $32.5 million. Post expects U.S. peaches and nectarines exports to Taiwan will increase slightly in 2016 to $35 million based on discussions with industry contacts. The United States continues to be the leading supplier of peaches and nectarines to Taiwan with a 76 percent market share, followed by Chile and Japan.