Jun 23 2006 | China, Peoples Republic of | Organic Products Market in China    Highlight: Organic agriculture in China continues to move forward, with export and domestic markets growing in double digits annually over the past several years. China’s organic farming acreage ranks first in Asia, and international markets include the U.S., EU, Korea, and Japan. Increased awareness about food safety, health, and diet, as a result of a number of public food safety problems, have supported development of organic produce markets in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, as well as smaller Emerging Market Cities. Market growth continues to be driven by both domestic and global demand although certification and economies of scale remain major issues. The government sees the sector as an employment multiplier and strategic opportunity for sustained economic development.
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Jun 12 2006 | China, Peoples Republic of | South China Organic Food Market Brief Report
Highlight: In over two decades of stellar economic development, China has bolstered not only an ever-increasing middle class, but also an increased awareness of a seriously contaminated environment. Many local entrepreneurs have successfully grown and distributed "green" produce in South China while sales of organic food are quickly gaining ground in many mid- to high-end supermarket chains. However, worrying about whether the Chinese organic food would live up to what the label claims to be, many Chinese consumers hesitate to buy products that are generally three to five times more expensive than regular items. So far, there are very limited organic food categories in the South China market, which also indicates opportunities for US organic exporters.
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