required report public distribution date 03 15 2005 gain number tw5007 taiwan stone fruit annual approved by scott sindelar american institute in prepared jeff miller highlights poor crops both key northern and southern hemisphere markets saw imports of cherries fall off significantly during 2004 peaches continue to enjoy rising popularity with the successful promotion special varieties s wto entry has diluted overall us share market while availability new types summer are hampering ability keep pace consumption growth exporters industry associations encouraged their promotions target consumer priorities help maximize interest support still privileged position includes psd changes yes trade matrix taipei tw1 tw table contents executive summary 3 production 4 good face value 5 6 policy 7 phytosanitary requirements cross straits 8 data 9 fresh plums prunes nectarines 10 sweet