Globalization and Evolving Preferences Drive U.S. Food­ Import Growth

Nora L. Brooks, Jean Buzby () and Anita Regmi

Journal of Food Distribution Research, 2009, vol. 40, issue 01, 8

Abstract: Using import data from the U.S. Census Bureau and import-refusal data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this study examines patterns of U.S. imports together with products and countries that register recurring viola­ tions of FDA import regulations. Results indicate faster import-growth trends for consumer-ready foods. While most bulk-food commodities and perishable high-value products, such as fruit and vegetables, are sourced from neighboring countries in the Western Hemisphere, processed foods, many spices, and other tropical products are sourced globally with rising import shares for many countries in Asia. A correlation is also noted between rising imports and a higher number of refusals for products and countries registering fast import growth.

Keywords: Agribusiness; International Relations/Trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.162113

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