Current Status of Taiwan Food Industry in the first quarter of 2010

In 2010, the economy has been gradually recovering, but the price of international crude oil and materials has the tendency to rise, so the price of materials might increase. In the first quarter, the production value of the Taiwan food industry was estimated to be 3.9 billion dollars. The increase is 2.57% higher than that of last year. The value of importation is 0.94 billion dollars, which is an increase of 0.37% higher than last year. The value of exportation is 0.44 billion dollars, which is a decrease of 2.57% compared to the same period last year.

In the first quarter, there were six sectors with great progress in production values. They are granulated sugar, sugar confectionery, tea manufacturing, other food, wine and liquor, edible fats and oils. The growth rate is more than....