required report public distribution date 2005 10 20 gain number tw5040 tw0000 taiwan dairy and products annual approved by scott sindelar chief agricultural affairs american institute in prepared jeff miller reports marketing officer highlights little change consumer demand for fluid milk private sector unfamiliarity with handling preference fresh vs uht are likely to continue holding imports below the trq allowance level of 21 298mt cheese should remain rising star category coming several years as mild flavored cheeses be introduced into a wide range foodservice applications specialty niche audiences through producer country retailer promotions united states remains minor player all segments important exception whey high value isolates increasingly competitive prices more coordinated education us suppliers see increasing opportunities over mid long term expand their share s approximately 535 thousand metric ton includes psd changes yes trade matrix taipei ato tw2 tw usda foreign service