APEC Agriculture and Trade: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Region Buying MoreU.S. Consumer-Ready Food Products

摘要

In fiscal 1995, more than 60 percent of U.S. farm exports, worth a record $33billion, went to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum members. Bulk exports showed the most dramatic growth, benefiting greatly from China's conversion from a net grain exporter into a major net importer. Chinese imports are projected to increase further over a long term. Continued trade liberalization throughout APEC, rapid economic growth in its developing economies, and limited arable land in China and East Asia will ensure continued