required report public distribution date 10 20 2005 gain number ch5075 china peoples republic of dairy and products annual approved by maurice house us embassy beijing office agricultural affairs prepared casey bean zhang jianping highlights s industry for 2006 is forecast to continue expanding but the pace growth will slow due higher production costs slowed product consumption cow milk increase percent 33 8 mmt while non fat dry decrease 55 000 mt a new policy effective on october 15 requiring only pure raw be used pasteurized may result in reduced imports powder whey are increasing strong domestic demand limited remain largest supplier includes psd changes yes trade matrix ch1 ch table contents executive summary 3 4 at from estimated 28