required report public distribution date 3 2 2006 gain number ja6012 japan grain and feed annual approved by deanna ayala us embassy prepared hisao fukuda highlights in 2005 the maintained a sound share rice wheat imports despite stagnant overall demand for grains of corn sorghum barley combined reached highest level last five years this was attributed to recovery although both consumption will remain steady short term is expected decline over time with changing demographics aging population also likely long as s livestock continues shrink includes psd changes yes trade matrix no tokyo ja1 ja table contents 4 production near normal year downward trend price returns 5 maintains 50 6 early implementation maximum residue levels mrls disrupts processed products 8 stocks minimum access commitment
