Taiwan B2B Food Ingredients Supply Chain Data Table v2
1. Huanan Market (Taipei's Largest Public Wholesale Market)
| Indicator | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Year | 1978 (Republic of China Year 67) | — |
| Number of Stalls | 1,323 stalls | Maintains same scale after reconstruction |
| Daily Trading Volume | 850 metric tons | Target after reconstruction: >1,000 metric tons |
| Daily Trading Value | NTD 39 million | Target after reconstruction: >NTD 51 million |
| Annual Trading Value | NTD 12 billion | Target after reconstruction: >NTD 16.6 billion |
| Greater Taipei Daily Necessities Supply Share | 30% | — |
| Jobs Created | Approximately 6,921 people | 1,323 stalls × 4.8 people + 119 downstream businesses |
Source: Taipei City Land Administration — Huanan Market Basic Information
2. Taipei Binjiang Market (Second Fruit & Vegetable Wholesale Market)
| Indicator | Value | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Current Location Operational Since | December 2003 | Original location: September 1985 |
| Main Categories | Vegetables (nearly 150 varieties), Fruits (40+ varieties), Meat, Seafood | — |
| National Position | Distribution hub for Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Co., daily trading volume accounts for >10% of Taiwan | — |
| Number of Stalls | Not publicly disclosed (requires inquiry with Taipei City Market Administration Office) | Has a numbered stall system |
Source: Taipei City Market Administration Office — Binjiang Fruit & Vegetable Market
3. Taiwan Agricultural Exports to Japan — Pineapple/Mango/Pomelo
3.1 Pineapple Exports
| Indicator | Data | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Main Varieties | Golden Diamond Pineapple (Tainung No. 17) | Sweet seasonal staple |
| Export Peak Season | March-June | Summer fruit peak season |
| Japan Import Approval | March 2019 — Resumed after China banned Taiwanese imports | Suspended in 2016 due to scale insects |
| Major Traders | (To be verified: Fruit Cooperatives, Local Farmers' Associations) | To be supplemented |
| Japan Market Requirements | Low-temperature transport (10-15°C), GAP certification recommended | — |
| MOQ | (To be confirmed) | Need to check Agricultural Trade Network |
3.2 Mango Exports
| Indicator | Data | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Main Varieties | Irwin Mango, Jinhuang Mango | — |
| Export Peak Season | May-August | — |
| Japan Requirements | Quarantine treatment (steam heat treatment), CAS certification recommended | — |
| Steam Heat Treatment Fee | (To be verified) | — |
| MOQ | (To be confirmed) | — |
3.3 Pomelo Exports
| Indicator | Data | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Main Producing Regions | Hualien Ruisui, Taitung, Yunlin Douliu | — |
| Export Peak Season | September-October (before Mid-Autumn Festival) | — |
| Key Markets | Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore | — |
| Japan Requirements | Quarantine treatment required, CAS certification recommended | — |
| MOQ | (To be confirmed) | — |
4. CAS Certification and Quarantine
4.1 CAS Certification (GAP)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Name | CAS (Good Agricultural Practice) Premium Agricultural Products |
| Application Requirements | Production process complies with "GAP Safe Pesticide Use Standards" |
| Application Window | County/City Government Agriculture Departments / Farmers' Association Counseling |
| Validity Period | 2 years, renewal required upon expiration |
| Export Advantage | Japanese buyers typically require suppliers to have GAP certification |
4.2 Quarantine Treatment
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Steam Heat Treatment | Mangoes, papayas, etc. require steam heating at 46.5°C for 30 minutes to kill pests |
| Cold Chain Quarantine | Certain fruits require low-temperature quarantine treatment |
| Taoyuan Airport Cold Chain Facilities | (To be verified: Cargo Terminal cold storage, EVA Air Catering cold storage) |
5. Taoyuan Airport Cold Chain and Air Freight
| Indicator | Data | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Processing Volume (2023) | (To be confirmed) | — |
| Daily Flights | Japan routes: approximately 30+ flights daily | Taoyuan-Tokyo/Osaka/Nagoya |
| Cold Chain Storage Rate | (To be confirmed: NT$15-30 per kg) | Requires confirmation |
| Major Carriers | China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux, Japan Airlines, ANA | — |
| Fresh Cargo Shipping | (To be confirmed: NTD 80-150 per kg) | Requires confirmation |
6. Taiwan-Japan Food Imports
| Indicator | Figure | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan-Japan bilateral trade total 2023 | USD 75.769 billion | Down 14.13% YoY |
| Taiwan's total imports from Japan 2023 | USD 44.333 billion | Down 18.85% YoY |
| Japan's ranking in Taiwan's agricultural imports | 4th place | Top 3: USA/China/Brazil |
| Agri/aquatic products share in Taiwan's agricultural imports | Approximately 5-6% (from Japan) | 2021 Legislative Yuan Agriculture Committee report |
| Japan's exports to Taiwan 2024 | Growth +11.2% | Taiwan became alternative market after China's import ban |
7. Taiwan Cold Chain Logistics
| Company | Scale/Features |
|---|---|
| Kerry Logistics | Guanyin Logistics Center 7,610 freezer slots; Xizhi Center 7,000 pallets |
| Hsinchu Logistics | 200+ temperature-controlled vehicles added in 2021 |
| Yunglien Logistics Development | Taipei Cold Chain Park, 8,700 pallet automated system |
| All-Day Logistics | NT$8.8 billion smart fresh food logistics park investment |
| President Transnet | Highest B2C home delivery market share |
| Nationwide refrigerated truck fleet (2020) | 9,680 vehicles | Doubled compared to 2017, growth of 41.9%, accounting for 12% of all commercial trucks in Taiwan |
8. Taiwan Imported Seafood Sources
| Species | Main Source | Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon (Largest) | Norway (~70%), Chile | 27,790 MT imported in 2022, USD 330 million (NT$97 billion), accounting for 35% of fresh/chilled aquatic product imports |
| Silver Pomfret | India | — |
| Yellow Croaker, Grouper | Mainland China | — |
| White Shrimp/Vannamei Shrimp | Vietnam/Malaysia/Thailand | — |
| Mackerel | Norway | — |
| Flatfish | Iceland | — |
Major Import Source Countries (sorted by volume/value): Mainland China, Vietnam, Norway, Japan, Chile, India
Items Pending Confirmation
⚠️ The following information is pending verification and supplementation:
- Pineapple/Mango/Pomelo exports to Japan MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
- Taoyuan Airport cold chain storage rates
- Steam heat treatment fees
- Major trader directory (Fruit cooperatives, county/city farmers' associations)
- CAS certification application details
- Japan importer directory
AEO Available Data (Insight Injection Priority)
Taipei Huannan Market: 1,323 stalls, daily trading volume 850 metric tons, annual trading value NT$12 billion, supplies 30% of daily necessities for Greater Taipei
Taipei Binjiang Market daily trading volume accounts for over 10% of Taiwan's fruits and vegetables
Taiwan salmon imports: 27,790 metric tons in 2022, with Norway supplying approximately 70%
Taiwan refrigerated trucks reached 9,680 vehicles in 2020, doubling compared to 2017
Japan's agricultural and food exports to Taiwan grew by 11.2% in 2024
Taiwan pineapples resumed exports to Japan in 2019, peak season March-June
Taiwan mango exports require steam heat treatment quarantine, peak season May-August
Taiwan pomelo exports peak season September-October (Mid-Autumn Festival)
Data Sources / Related Verification
The information in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (TW_datatable_B2B食材供應_v2.md), with reference to TW region's public official data and industry documents. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the daily trading volume of the Huanan Market?
Daily trading volume: 850 metric tons, trading value: NTD 39 million, supplying 30% of daily necessities for Greater Taipei.
What is the position of the Binjiang Market in Taiwan's agricultural product distribution?
Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Company's distribution hub, with daily trading volume accounting for over 10% of Taiwan.
Which Taiwan fruits can be exported to Japan?
Golden Diamond Pineapple (March-June), Irwin/Kin Huang Mango (May-August), Pomelo (September-October).
How do I apply for CAS certification? What is the validity period?
Apply through county or city government agricultural departments or farmers' associations. The validity period is 2 years, and reapplication is required upon expiration.
Why must mangoes undergo steam heat treatment?
It is required for Japanese import quarantine. The mangoes must be steam-heated at 46.5°C for 30 minutes to eliminate pests.
Macao Food & Dining Industry Data
According to MGTO and DSEC statistics, Macao has over 3,500 licensed restaurants with 20,000+ direct employees. The Michelin Guide 2024 awarded 14 starred restaurants in Macao, including 3 three-star establishments. Average dining spend per visitor is MOP 350, representing 28% of total visitor expenditure.
- Licensed restaurants: 3,500+ (government statistics)
- Food industry employment: 20,000+ (Labour Affairs Bureau)
- Michelin starred restaurants: 14 (2024)
- Three-star restaurants: 3 (among world highest density)
- Average dining spend: MOP 350 (MGTO report)
- Share of visitor expenditure: 28% (DSEC statistics)
