required report public distribution date 11 12 2003 gain number hk3039 hk0000 hong kong retail food sector approved by david l wolf us consulate general prepared caroline yuen highlights in 2002 total sales of and drinks reached 6 billion although the supermarket category constitutes a very tiny s outlets over 16 000 establishments its share terms has risen from 44 percent 1995 to 55 while wellcome parknshop are two major chains other desirable for products include jusco city super oliver etc is an important market consumer oriented american foods ranks five as export destination these imported 1 united states accounting 21 import provides great opportunities high value such grocery items ingredients home meal replacement red meats poultry health includes psd changes no trade matrix