The United States is the world's largest wine consumption market, worth more than USD 70 billion. Demand for imported wines continues to grow, especially in high-quality segments and innovative options, making the country a strategic destination for European exporters.

Hong Kong is a singular market within Asia. Its history as a former British colony, its strategic location in southern China and its heavy reliance on imports make it an ideal platform for testing products before entering other Asian markets. 

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has introduced a new system for registering importers and exporters of imported food. This responsibility now falls to the importer or local agent in China.

Corner's Deli is a supermarket chain based in Guangzhou with a presence in several southern Chinese cities, known for its range of quality imported products.

The organic food market in the United States is the largest in the world, reaching a value of approximately USD 83 billion in 2023. It is projected to exceed USD 158.2 billion by 2032, driven by consumers increasingly conscious of their health and of the environmental impact of their choices.

This report analyses the opportunities the Japanese market offers Catalan food companies that produce ingredients and raw materials. Japan faces geographical constraints and a notable scarcity of natural resources, making it a major importer of such foods for its food industry.

The foodservice sector in Catalonia is one of the most dynamic and important parts of the Catalan economy. It currently has a turnover of more than €24 billion a year, equivalent to 8.9% of Catalan GDP. It also comprises 5,748 companies and employs some 116,524 people.