CITRUS  Dec 11 2007 | China, Peoples Republic of | Annual 

Highlight: China’s total MY 2007 citrus production is forecast at 17.6 million MT, an increase of 10 percent from MY 2006, because of new bearings and favorable weather. Citrus production, especially oranges, is expected to grow at a quick pace in the next few years as a result of increased plantings. MY 2007 FCOJ production is forecast to double, driven by high world prices and increased availability of local oranges for juicing. Imports of oranges are forecast to rebound to 60,000 MT, up from 36,000 MT in MY 2006, when a freeze in California tightened world supplies. Recent rapid growth of citrus exports, however, may slow following stricter food safety control over fruit exports.
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APPLES  Nov 20 2007 | China, Peoples Republic of | Annual 

Highlight: China’s MY 2007 apple production is forecast at 23 million MT, down 12 percent from the previous year, because of cold temperatures in the spring and a down year in the production cycle. Concentrated apple juice (CAJ) production is forecast to exceed 1 million MT, up three percent from the previous year’s 970,357 MT. Pear production is forecast at 12.58 million MT, up five percent from the previous year because of improved yields. Table grape production is forecast at 6.9 million MT, up 10 percent from a year ago, as a result of increased plantings. Lower apple production is expected to reduce CAJ exports and encourage imports. Pear and grape exports are likely to increase, given higher production and improved quality.
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POTATOES  Oct 15 2007 | China, Peoples Republic of | Potato and Frozen Potato Products Annual 

Highlight: China fresh potato production in MY07/08 is forecast at 75.6 million tons, up 5 percent from the previous year as a result of growing consumer demand. Average fresh potato prices have risen 15 percent annually over the previous three years. Processed potato products are forecast to rise up to 10 percent in the coming years due to western style and fast food outlet expansion. MY06/07 frozen French fry (FFF) consumption is estimated to rise by 10 percent over the previous year and is forecast to rise another 15 percent in MY07/08. Imported FFF in MY06/07 is estimated at 55,000 tons, unchanged from the previous year. FFF production is estimated to represent 53 percent of domestic consumption in MY06/07, while only accounting for 46 percent in MY05/06.
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TOMATOES  Jun 5 2007 | China, Peoples Republic of | Annual 

Highlight: China's fresh tomato production is forecast to reach 37.2 metric tons (MT) in MY 2007/08, and processing tomato production is expected to reach a record 5.2 million tons. China's tomato paste exports are forecast at 650,000 tons in MY2007/08. Low stocks accounted for the slight decline in exports from the estimated 675,000 tons in MY2006/07. Russia replaced Italy as the largest buyer of China's tomato paste as a result of new Italian customs regulations discouraging tomato paste imports.
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STONE FRUIT  Apr 26 2007 | China, Peoples Republic of | Annual 

Highlight: The United States is the top market for Chinese canned yellow peaches, with the number growing between 40 and 60 percent each year. Canned peach exports are forecast at 115,000 MT in MY2007, up 13 percent from the previous year. China’s canned peach production is forecast at 269,000 MT in MY2007, up 15 percent from the previous year, due to strong world demand and a growing domestic market. Canned pears, canned mixed fruit, and canned apricots are forecast at 64,000 MT, 33,000 MT, and 13,500 MT, up 8,23 and 37 percent, respectively, from the previous year, attributed mainly to rapid export market growth. Consumption of canned yellow peaches is growing at an annual rate of 20-30 percent, however growth in other canned fruit is slow. The canning industry rarely receives government support, such as subsidized loans.
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POTATOES  Mar 30 2007 | China, Peoples Republic of | Annual 

Highlight: Table potato production and consumption is down, but processed potato products enjoy excellent market expansion opportunities, driven by western-style and fast food outlet expansion and increased consumption of snacks and other prepared foods. Media reports of the health risks associated with fried potato products hurt MY 05/06 FFF and potato based snack food consumption. Consumption is forecast to rebound 10 percent to 86,000 tons in MY06/07, however. Despite 68 million metric tons of potato production, potatoes for processing are in short supply.
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STONE FRUIT  Mar 21 2007 | China, Peoples Republic of | Annual

Highlight: Peach and nectarine production is forecast at 8.8 MMT in MY2007, up 5 percent from the previous year. Plum production is forecast to increase by 11 percent over the previous, largely due to an anticipated peak year in the production cycle. The Chinese government is developing a fruit traceability system that can help improve the quality and safety of domestically produced fruit destined for export and eventually their competitiveness in the world market. Cherry production is forecast at 145,000 MT in MY2007, up 21 percent from the previous year. Strong consumer demand has led to rapid increase in cherry imports.
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STRAWBERRIES  Feb 27 2007 | China, Peoples Republic of | Annual 

Highlight: China's fresh strawberry production is forecast to increase 35 percent to a record 1.0 million metric tons (MMT) in 2007 thanks to a rebound in planted acres. Frozen strawberry production is forecast to increase five percent in 2007, to 89,300 tons, due to increasing domestic demand. Exports of frozen strawberries are expected to decrease to 68,000 tons due to the European Union anti-dumping duty applied to frozen strawberries from China since October 19, 2006.
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