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is, maize) have sometimes been heavily subsidised by the Chinese government
(Tian et al. 2005). Therefore, the export share of cereals has fluctuated with
the changes n Chna's domestc producton and trade polces.
Processed agrcultural products were the largest export commodty
group until cereals took over in 1998. This share has, however, been on
a declining trend, although it is still the second largest commodity group
n agrcultural exports from Chna to ASEAN. The export share of anmal
products varied slightly around 5 per cent during the period. For the rest
of the commodities, their combined share fell from 24 per cent in 1992 to
10.7 per cent in 2005. In general, China's agricultural exports to ASEAN
have become concentrated more and more n vegetables and fruts and
processed agrcultural products.
Vegetable oils and rubber dominated China's agricultural imports from
ASEAN during 1992-2005 (Table 12.2). The combined import share of the
two commodities accounted for 52-73 per cent of China's total agricultural
imports from ASEAN. Moreover, their combined share has risen in recent
years, increasing from 60 per cent during 1992-2001 to 70 per cent during
2002-05.
Figure 12.3 China-ASEAN agricultural trade structure in 2005
Imports from ASEAN
Exports to ASEAN
Raw materials
3%
Rubber
2%
Oilseeds
2%
Fruits and vegetables
14%
Animal
products
4%
Sugar
3%
Vegetable oils
Processed
products
5%
2%
Fish
3%
Vegetable oils
36%
Fruits and
vegetables
40%
Cereal
7%
C e real
4%
Animal
products
0%
Sugar
1%
Fish
14%
R aw materials
4%
Oilseeds
0%
Processed
products
23%
Rubber
33%
Source: COMTRADE.
 
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