voluntary report public distribution date 6 16 2006 gain number ch6028 china peoples republic of canned deciduous fruit annual approved by maurice house agricultural affairs office us embassy beijing prepared kevin latner wu bugang and caleb o kray highlights peach production is forecast to be up percent in my2006 from the previous year 234 050 mt as a result steady growth exports domestic demand pears are 7 57 450 driven growing mixed apricots expected 45 10 respectively 26 540 400 also due strong includes psd changes yes trade matrix unscheduled ch1 ch table contents executive summary 3 4 stable world push export key factor expand consumption 5 despite some dietary concern but dependent on competition greek peaches other expanding