China, Peoples Republic of: Organic Products. Organic Products Market in China, 2006. GAIN Report Number CH6405

摘要

Organic agriculture in China continues to move forward, with export and domestic markets growing in double digits annually over the past several years. China's organic farming acreage ranks first in Asia, and international markets include the U.S., EU, Korea, and Japan. Increased awareness about food safety, health, and diet, as a result of a number of public food safety problems, have supported development of organic produce markets in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, as well as smaller Emerging Market Cities. Market growth continues to be driven by both domestic and global demand although certification and economies of scale remain major issues. The government sees the sector as an employment multiplier and strategic opportunity for sustained economic development.