Saga Prefecture

Economy

Agricultural, forestry, and coastal fisheries products form a large portion of the prefectural economy. Regional agricultural specialties include Saga beef, onions, and strawberries. The prefecture is the largest producer of mochigome (sticky rice) and greenhouse mandarin oranges in Japan.

Related Topics:
Agricultural - Forestry - Fisheries - Mochigome - Greenhouse - Mandarin oranges

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According to 2002 figures, regional trade exports are focused primarily towards North America (29.3%), Western Europe (26.1%), and the Newly Industrializing Economies of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore (19.9%). Imports come principally from North America (40.6%), the ASEAN nations (23.3%), and the People's Republic of China (12.2%).

Related Topics:
2002 - Export - North America - Western Europe - Newly Industrializing Economies - South Korea - Taiwan - Hong Kong - Singapore - Import - ASEAN - People's Republic of China

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