Taiwan Wheat Demand Steady

WASHINGTON - May 6/07 - SNS -- Wheat imports by Taiwan are holding relatively steady at around 1.05 million metric tons (MT) per years, according to a recent report from the U.S. agricultural attache for the country.

Of the total, 1.02 million MT is for flour milling, 20,000 MT is for fermentation or brewing, and about 10,000 MT is for feed use. Taiwan's overall wheat consumption for flour milling is basically stable, whereas wheat for feed use varies each year.

Consumption of wheat food products is increasing slowly, despite already high per-capita levels. Supporting this increase is high noodle consumption and a dynamic wheat-based food market driven by Taiwan's 6,000 bakeries, convenience stores, and supermarkets.

Intense competition between food manufacturers and strong public interest in new food items encourages a high number of product introductions. This boosts demand for wheat-based food products, which is supported by production of specialty flour.

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