voluntary report public distribution date 9 15 2003 gain number ks3045 korea republic of products brief fruit and nut market approved by marcus e lower director ato seoul prepared morgan haas marketing intern highlights based are popular in for their natural healthy image array flavors high quality convenience increased consumption limited local production has led to become heavily dependent on imports fresh processed fruits nuts is currently the seventh largest importer us preparations excluding juice while exports have been assisted devaluation dollar against korean won economic situation phytosanitary restrictions tariffs slowed promising growth includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled ks2 ks table contents i domestic 3 1 2001 price levels 2 4 competitors advantages challenges iii sanitary constraints 5 a certificate inspection import prohibition 6 competitor