required report public distribution date 2 27 2004 gain number ks4011 korea republic of food processing ingredients sector approved by marcus e lower ato director agriculture trade office seoul prepared seh won kim ag marketing specialist highlights is a major importer raw materials and for over 70 percent products in are imported the size korean industry estimated at 35 7 billion 2002 up 8 from 33 2001 us use have strong opportunity includes psd changes no matrix unscheduled ks2 ks table contents section i market summary 3 ii road map entry 4 strategy b structure 5 c company profiles 6 d trends ingredient 9 confectionary bakery non alcoholic beverages 10 dairy meat seafood iii competition 11 iv best prospects 14 v key contacts further information 15