China: Food Processing Ingredients Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2024-0052
In 2023, the United States remained the fourth largest exporter of consumer-oriented products to China, with demand for U.S. food processing ingredients, such as tree nuts, dried peas, dried fruit, ginseng, hops, and surimi, experiencing significant growth. Consumers’ growing appetite for healthier and premium food will continue to encourage the expansion and development of China’s domestic food processing industry. Demand for convenient pre-cooked foods is also increasing with sales channels diversifying due to shifts in consumer habits and consumption patterns.

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