required report public distribution date 11 8 2005 gain number ch5823 china peoples republic of exporter guide approved by ross kreamer us consulate prepared ralph bean highlights in 2004 customs reported agriculture fisheries and forest products imports over 33 billion consumer oriented agricultural not include bulk or intermediate accounted for 3 this total the continues to hold top position both overall exports despite setbacks poultry beef as incomes continue grow is showing signs becoming a more consumption driven economy includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled shanghai ch2 ch usda foreign service global information network template version 2 09 page 15 unclassified table contents section i 1 economic situation demographic developments buying habits 4 foods market size growth 5 advantages challenges facing suppliers food