China sees sharp growth of dairy imports; new test, quarantine could be coming
China will implement the new “Test, Quarantine and Supervision Methods for Import and Export of Dairy Products” beginning in May.
By BSNABC, Beijing
China has seen a 30% compound growth rate annually on average since 2008 for dairy product imports. Imports surpassed 1 million tons (totaling 1.145 million tons) for the first time in 2012, reports BSNABC, a professional consulting company based in Beijing that focuses on China's agricultural markets, including dairy.