China’s imports of consumer-oriented products have already reached an all-time record high of $30.1 billion for the first 11 months of 2016. Consumer-ready products now make up a full 26 percent of China’s food, forestry and fishery product imports. Penetration of imported foods in urban areas has substantial room for growth. At the end of 2014, China had 42 cities with metropolitan populations of at least two million. Fresh potatoes from the U.S. are not yet permitted in mainland China.

Market Notes:

The U.S. is the largest supplier of frozen potato products to China.

Helpful Links:

• Exporter Guide_Beijing ATO_China - Peoples Republic of_12-30-2016
• Retail Foods Beijing ATO China - Peoples Republic of 12-28-2017