required report public distribution date 12 1 2004 gain number ch4062 china peoples republic of citrus annual approved by ralph gifford us embassy beijing prepared wu bugang highlights s my 05 production is forecast between 13 14 mmt total acreage remains stable with orange area growing slightly and tangerine declining in the next few years will likely stabilize at current levels while quality improves government support focuses on technical extension market information but there no significant investment demand for high fruit outpace over short to medium run leading fresh other import growth includes psd changes yes trade matrix ch1 ch table contents executive summary 3 or higher improved tangerines predominate catching up increased 4 wholesome farming lower costs canned dominates processed products juice limited 5 technology consumption 6 domestic not satisfy increasing fast
