Consumption
Statistically, Hong Kong can only produce enough for 20% of the local population without depending on mainland imports. In the mid-1990s, 50% of Hong Kong's water resources were still purchased from the mainland. Hong Kong have always depended heavily on imports. The dependency on imports has increased steadily, since the ratio of population growth far exceed agricultural production numbers. In 2007, Hong Kong’s population of almost 7 million consumed the following.
| Type | Measurements |
|---|---|
| Fruits | 1,540 Tonnes |
| Poultry | 110 Tonnes |
| Freshwater fish | 80 Tonnes |
| Cattle | 130 heads |
| Vegetables | 1,510 Tonnes |
| Eggs | 220 Tonnes |
| Marine Fish | 340 Tonnes |
| Pigs | 5,620 heads |
Read more about this topic: Agriculture In Hong Kong
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