Greater China
(China, Hong Kong, Taiwan)
Western Australia's Exports
2008–09
and
Business Development Strategy
to 2011–12



Contents
Page
Overview of Western Australian agriculture markets in the Greater China region – China, Hong
Kong and Taiwan................................................................................................................................ 1
General overview – China, Hong Kong and Taiwan........................................................................ 1
Major agricultural production in China.............................................................................................. 3
Western Australian exports to the Greater China region................................................................ 4
Australian and Western Australian agriculture, fisheries and food export to Greater China
region................................................................................................................................................... 5
Wool, skins and hides, meats and meat products ........................................................................... 6
Grains.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Seafood ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Horticultural products and wine........................................................................................................ 9
Premium packaged foods .............................................................................................................. 10
Market opportunities and future outlook for Western Australian agrifood, fibre and fisheries
products – SWOT analyses.............................................................................................................. 10
SWOT analysis – animal industries................................................................................................. 12
Wool .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Dairy .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Meat .............................................................................................................................................. 12
SWOT analysis – Wine .................................................................................................................. 19
SWOT analysis – Premium packaged food ................................................................................... 25
Agribusiness services ...................................................................................................................... 31
Major projects and upcoming events.............................................................................................. 31
Taiwan’s economic ties with China and Hong Kong..................................................................... 32
Retail food sector in Taiwan........................................................................................................... 32
Taiwan market and industry issues and opportunities ................................................................... 32
Advantages and challenges facing suppliers of food to Taiwan .................................................... 33
Further resources............................................................................................................................. 34
In-market support ........................................................................................................................... 34
Useful websites .............................................................................................................................. 34
Contacts ............................................................................................................................................ 36