foreign agricultural service gain report global agriculture information network required public distribution date 9 28 2001 pl1033 poland exporter guide annual approved by wayne molstad counselor us embassy warsaw prepared jola ganczewska jeff zimmerman highlights food and beverage purchases accounted for 30 percent of total consumer spending in cy 2000 among s 38 million population while gdp growth is expected to slow 2 consumers are still demanding a bigger variety products this has been designed assist exporters identifying taking advantage opportunities high value changing market as moves towards eu accession includes psd changes no trade matrix pl1 pl page 1 24 unclassified usda table contents executive summary i overview 3 23 indicators 4 ii business tips 5 local customs practices tastes preferences 6 buyer standards regulations import inspection procedures 7