Table 3.
Imported processed foods (level 2–4) by food type ($1000 Real 2016 USD)
| Food group | 2001/05 | 2014/18 | % annual growth rate per capita (2001–18) | % of processed in total agri-food import within food group 2014/18 | % of total processed import value in 2014/18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food preparationsa | 8947 | 74,761 | 15.2% | 100% | 22% |
| Non-alcohol drinks | 2642 | 54,119 | 23.4% | 91% | 16% |
| Oil and fats | 16,028 | 43,167 | 5.6% | 73% | 12% |
| Othersb | 10,946 | 36,302 | 7.3% | 82% | 10% |
| Fish and seafood | 3355 | 33,838 | 16.9% | 20% | 10% |
| Grain (pasta, bread, etc) | 3524 | 31,038 | 15.7% | 14% | 9% |
| Sweetener | 4592 | 25,319 | 11.6% | 99% | 7% |
| Animal meat | 4508 | 16,235 | 8.0% | 9% | 5% |
| Dairy | 7634 | 13,068 | 2.0% | 67% | 4% |
| Vegetable & legumes | 3228 | 9893 | 6.6% | 62% | 3% |
| Fruit & nuts | 3741 | 8555 | 4.3% | 65% | 2% |
| Total agri-food processed imports | 69,144 | 346,296 | 10.7% | 100% | |
| Total agri-food imports | 236,065 | 700,841 | 6.4% | ||
| Share of processed imports | 29% | 49% |
Source: Authors’ calculations using BACI International trade database at the product level
Note:a Food preparations are categorized in a 6-digit code that cannot be disaggregated into respective food groups. It includes items such as: protein concentrates, products derived from dried milk, butter substitutes and syrups. bOthers includes malt extract products, concentrates of tea or coffee, sauces, yeasts, etc.