required report public distribution date 9 14 2005 gain number au5021 austria exporter guide annual approved by sarah hanson us embassy prepared dr roswitha krautgartner highlights in 2004 the austrian economy grew faster than eurozone average and germany with economic growth reaching 2 4 current low interest rates income corporate tax cuts support private spending food sector 19 5 from 2000 to total 11 6 billion euro history consumer acceptance governmental have transformed s organic foods a niche market segment of considerable importance trend towards convenience ready eat meals will continue seafood dried fruits nuts organics wine gourmet offer best export opportunities includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled vienna au1 au table contents i overview 3 situation how it affects sales products key demographic developments their impact on buying habits size rate for edible fishery product markets general packaged