D. MARKET RESEARCH I. Industry Subsector Analyses In an effort to expand the available reporting from post, FCS Hong Kong proposes to complete 15 ISA reports on very specific subjects. These reports have been chosen on the basis of the demand expressed by local businesses and by the relative contribution we feel this reporting will make to U.S. industries. In FY 94, Post prepared the following Industry Subsector Analysis reports which are available via the National Trade Databank: (COS) Skin Care Products (SPT) Playground and Recreational Equipment (POL) Sludge Treatment Equipment (POL) Diesel Particulate Trapping Apparatus (APP) Children's Wear (APG) Baggage Handling Equipment (BLD) Structural Steel (ELP) Power Generating Turbines (ELP) Steam Generation Equipment for Electric Power Plants (APS) Automobile Service Equipment (CSF) Business and Financial Software (PMR) Polymer Resins (MED) Medical Diagnostic Equipment (INS) Marine Casualty Insurance (DRG) Over-the-Counter Drugs The following reports will be completed by FCS Hong Kong in FY'95: Sector Code Proposed ISA Topics FY'95 Due Date (ELC) Electronic Parts and Components March 30, 1995 (AUT) Electric Vehicles March 30, 1995 (AIR) Aircraft Parts July 30, 1995 (PMR) Plastic Resins July 30, 1995 (POL) Air Pollution Control Equipment and Services May 30, 1995 (CPT) PCs and Lap Top Computers April 30, 1995 (LAB) Measuring, Checking, Analysing/Controlling Instruments July 30, 1995 (ELP) Standby Power Generator July 30, 1995 (COS) Make Up Preparation April 30, 1995 (STR) Special Topic Report - Opportunities in Macau March 30, 1995 (TRA) Travel and Tourism March 30, 1995 (BLD) Curtain Wall Glass January 30, 1995 (BLD) Lifts and Escalators April 30, 1995 (PKG) Food Packaging Equipment June 30, 1995 (MCS) Management Consultancy -- ISO 9000 March 30, 1995 II. Reports Prepared by FAS MARKET OVERVIEWS The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) Hong Kong prepares a broad range of market overviews which are available for the public by contacting the Foreign Agricultural Service, PSC 464, Box 30, FPO AP 96522-0002 or fax 852 845-0943. Market overviews are updated as often as possible, and new overviews are added according to market trends. The current list of overviews include the following subjects: Airline Caterers & Ship Suppliers Microwave Foods Beer Market Poultry Market Bottled Water Pre-packed Food Chinese Fruit Products & Trade Retailing Commodities U.S. Agricultural Rice Market Convenient Stores Sauces, Condiments and Spices Dairy Products Seafood Industry Economic Trends Report Snack Foods (Savory & Sweet) Eggs The Joint Declaration on HK & Entering the HK Market Basic Law FAS/USDA Offices in HK Timber & Wood Fast Food Market U.S. Market Development Flowers Cut Organizations Fresh Food Retailing USAPEEC: Member list Fruit Fresh USAPEEC: Part list of Importers Fruit Dried and Nuts USSP Members Fruit Juice Vegetable Oil Market Fur Market Vegetables Ginseng Market Wine Market Health Food Wine & Spirit High Value Agricultural Products Hong Kong Overview Importation of Food to HK Importing Meat and Poultry to the U.S Indulgent Desserts Labeling Laws Market for U.S Food & Farm Products Meat Packaged, Canned & Frozen Meat Market COMMODITY REPORTS Semi-annual and annual commodity reports are written and sent to the USDA via the Global Economic Development Entry System. Required reports cover livestock, poultry, cotton, and tobacco. VOLUNTARY REPORTS Voluntary reports include the Agricultural Trade Office Monthly Report, which highlights the events of the month, including notable contact functions, new market trends, and general market and post issues. Voluntary reports are also written as event- specific reports as a means of informing or alerting FAS Washington of developments in Hong Kong/Macau and the South China region.