WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/STR/N/4/JPN
24 March 1999
(99-1177)
Working Party on
State Trading EnterprisesOriginal:  English
STATE TRADING
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVII:4(a) of the GATT 1994 and
Paragraph 1 of the Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XVII
JAPAN
The following communication, dated 5 March 1999, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LEAF TO BACCO ................................................................................................................... ............. 2
SALT FOR CO MMON USE............................................................................................................ .... 3
OPIUM.......................................................................................................................... ........................ 5
ALC OHOL ........................................................................................................................ ................... 7
RICE, WHEAT AND BAR LEY ......................................................................................................... .9
MILK PR ODUCTS .................................................................................................................. .......... 12
RAW SILK ....................................................................................................................... .................. 14
STATISTICAL IN FORMATION ...................................................................................................... 16G/STR/N/4/JPN
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LEAF TOBACCO
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
A. IDENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
Japan Tobacco Inc. (JTI)
B. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED (INCLUDING TARIFF ITEM NUMBER(S)
ENCOMPASSED IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION).
Leaf tobacco (HS No. 2401.10 and 2401.20)
II. REASON AND PURPOSE
A. REASON OF PURPOSE FOR ESTABLISHING AND/OR MAINTAINING STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
The tobacco production is monopolized by the JTI for promoting sound development of the
tobacco industry under the provisions of the Tobacco  Business Law.  Although private traders can
import leaf tobacco, this monopoly in effect renders all the importation of leaf tobacco for the
manufacture of tobacco in Japan dependent upon subsequent purchase by the JTI.
B. SUMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR
SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES, INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS ANDSUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS.
The monopoly of production of manufactured toba cco is stipulated in Article 8 of the
Tobacco Business Law.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE
STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The JTI is engaged predominantly in the manufacture and sale of tobacco products.  The JTI
is also diversifying its business activities into pharmaceuticals, food, agribusiness, real estate and
engineering.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED
BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The importation of leaf tobacco and manufactured tobacco has been liberalized since
1 April 1985.  However, as a consequence of th e continuing monopoly of manufacturing tobacco by
the Japan Tobacco Inc. (JTI), the importation of leaf tobacco for the manufacture of tobacco in Japan
is in effect dependent upon the purchase by the JTI.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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C. TYPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE
ALLOWED TO ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR
PARTICIPATION
Any entity can engage in importation without any allowance.
D. HOW IMPORT/EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The JTI imports leaf tobacco on the basis of commercial consideration taking into account
supply and demand situations of manufactured tobacco, as well as quality, market price and other
relevant characteristics of leaf tobacco.
E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
The JTI exports leaf tobacco on the basis of commercial consideration.
F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The JTI does not resale imported leaf tobacco.
G. WHETHER LONG-TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE.  WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED
TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ENTERED INTO BY THE
GOVERNMENT .
No long-term contracts are negotiated by the JTI.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
The JTI is obligated to acquire all the leaf tobacco produced by domestic tobacco cultivators
who enter into contracted purchase agreements with the JTI.
IV. STATISTICAL INFORMATION
(See attached Tables I – III on Tobacco).
SALT FOR COMMON USE
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
A. IDENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES .
The Salt Industry Centre of Japan
B. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED (INCLUDING TARIFF ITEM NUMBER(S)
ENCOMPASSED IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION).
Salt for common use (HS No. 2501.00)G/STR/N/4/JPN
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Note: From 1 April 1997, anyone can distribute imported salt as material for soda industry,
which accounts for the majority of imported salt, through registration with Minister of
Finance.
II. REASON AND PURPOSE
A. REASON OF PURPOSE FOR ESTABLISHING AND/OR MAINTAINING STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
The purpose for maintaining state trading enterprise is to alleviate possible adverse effects on
consumers and domestic salt manufactures, which would arise from the deregulation.
Note: The Salt Industry Centre of Japan will cease playing the role of state trading
enterprise on 31 March 2002 due to the deregulation of salt business.
B. SUMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR
SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES, INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND
SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
The Salt Industry Centre of Japan is granted the rights to control the distribution of imported
salt for common use from 1 April 1997 to 31 March 2002.  (Article 38, supplementary provisions of
the Salt Business Law)
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE
STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Salt Industry Centre for Japan supplies salt for common use and stores the salt for an
emergency.  It also plays the role of public salt research institute and deals with aid for salt industries.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED
BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Salt Industry Centre of Japan, designated by the Minister of Finance, has an exclusive
privilege to distribute imported salt for common use from 1 April 1997 to 31 March 2002.
C. TYPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE
ALLOWED TO ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR
PARTICIPATION.
Until 31 March 2002, the Salt Industry Centre of Japan controls the distribution of salt for
common use.  After that date the salt industry will be deregulated.
D. HOW IMPORT/EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The Salt Industry Centre of Japan determines the quality of imported salt on the basis of the
situation of salt supply and demand and based on commercial consideration of such factors as import
price.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
The Salt Industry Centre of Japan does not act as a state trading enterprise concerning the
exportation of salt.
F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The Salt Industry Centre of Japan determines the whole sale price in the light of maintaining
the middle and long term balance of payment on the basis of cost (e.g. that of raw material processing,
etc.) for each kind of salt.  In addition, the price change is subject to the approval of the Minister of
Finance to alleviate possible adverse effect on consumers.
G. WHETHER LONG-TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE.  WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED
TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ENTERED INTO BY THE
GOVERNMENT.
The first contracts between wholesalers and the Salt Industry Centre of Japan are for five
years, to ensure steady supply to consumers.  After the expiration of transition period (after1 April 2002), the exclusive privilege to distribute imported salt for common use will be abolished,
and the Salt Industry Centre of Japan will cease the role of a state trading enterprise.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE.
During the transition period, the Salt Industry Centre of Japan determines the quantity of
imports of salt and purchases from domestic salt manufacturers on the basis of the situation of saltsupply and demand, and sells salt to wholesalers according to private contracts.
OPIUM
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
A. IDENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES.
The Government of Japan (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
B. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED (INCLUDING TARIFF ITEM NUMBER(S)
ENCOMPASSED IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION).
Opium (HS No. 13.02.11)
II. REASON AND PURPOSE
A. REASON OF PURPOSE FOR ESTABLISHING AND/OR MAINTAINING STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
The purpose for maintaining the state trading enterprise is to achieve the rational supply of
opium for medical and scientific purposes, as well as to conduct necessary control over the cultivation
of opium poppy, and the transfer, receipt and possession and other relevant activities concerning
opium and poppy straw.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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B. SUMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR
SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES, INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND
SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS.
Under the provisions of the Opium Law, only the Ministry of Health and Welfare is
authorized as a state trading enterprise, which can conduct importation and exportation of opium,
purchase opium from the opium poppy cultivators and from A class research cultivators and sell
opium to narcotics manufacturers and narcotics research institution.
The monopoly of import and export opium is stipulated in Article 2 of the Opium Law.
The above mentioned regulations are based on the provision of the Single Convention of
Narcotic Drugs, 1961.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE
STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Ministry of Health and Welfare, as a state trading enterprise, imports opium from India
through entrusted person by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare determines the quantity of opium which is to be imported
to Japan, on the basis of factors such as demand for opium in Japan and supply of opium in exporting
country.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED
BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE.
The rights to import and to export opium belong exclusively to the Ministry of Health and
Welfare or persons entrusted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare purchases all the opium which opium poppy planters or
A class research cultivators have gathered.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare determines the price for purchase of the opium from
opium poppy cultivators, after consulting with the Ministry of Finance, on the basis of factors such asthe condition of production by opium poppy cultivators, import price of opium and other economic
conditions.
C. TYPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE
ALLOWED TO ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR
PARTICIPATION
There are no entities allowed to engage in importation and exportation other than the Ministry
of Health and Welfare.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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D. HOW IMPORT/EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The Ministry of Health and Welfare determines the quantity of opium which is to be imported
to Japan on the basis of factors such as demand for opium in Japan and supply of opium in exporting
country.
E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
The Ministry of Health and Welfare does not export opium.
F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The Ministry of Health and Welfare determines the resale price on the basis of factors such as
import price and other expense.
G. WHETHER LONG-TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE.  WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USEDTO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ENTERED INTO BY THE
GOVERNMENT.
No long-term contracts are negotiated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
The Ministry of Health and Welfare imports opium through entrusted person by the Ministry
and purchases all the opium gathered by opium poppy cultivators or A class research cultivators.  The
Ministry of Health and Welfare sells opium to narcotics manufacturers and proprietors of narcoticsresearch institution.
IV. STATISTICAL INFORMATION
(See attached Tables I – III on Opium).
V. REASON WHY NO FOREIGN TRADE HAS TAKEN PLACE (AS APPROPRIATE)
All imported opium is used for medical and scientific purposes.
Japan does not produce opium for export.
ALCOHOL
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
A. IDENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
The Government of Japan (Ministry of International Trade and industry (MITI) )G/STR/N/4/JPN
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B. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED (INCLUDING TARIFF ITEM NUMBER(S)
ENCOMPASSED IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION).
Alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 90 per cent vol or higher (HS No.
2207.10)
II. REASON AND PURPOSE
A. REASON OF PURPOSE FOR ESTABLISHING AND/OR MAINTAINING STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE.
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) holds monopoly for the production,
sale and import of alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 90 per cent vol or higher (hereinafter
referred to as “alcohol”).  The purpose of this monopoly is to separate the distribution of industrialalcohol from that of liquor, to regulate the producti on and sale of industrial alcohol and to ensure a
smooth and stable supply of alcohol to consumers.
B. SUMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR
SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES, INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND
SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS.
The monopoly of import of alcohol is stipulated in Article 4 of the Alcohol Monopoly Law.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE
STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
New Energy and Industrial Technology Devel opment Organization (NEDO) and private
factories that are entrusted by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) import and
produce alcohol.  Private dealers that are entrusted by the MITI conduct sales of produced alcohol.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED
BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
Under the Alcohol Monopoly Law, NEDO, and other factories entrusted by the MITI can
exclusively conduct production, import and sale of alcohol.
C. TYPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE
ALLOWED TO ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR
PARTICIPATION.
If permission is granted, anybody can import.
D. HOW IMPORT/EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The MITI determines the import and export level on the basis of domestic demand and supply
situation.
E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED.
Export price is the same as the domestic sales prices.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The MITI conducts produced alcohol and does not directly resale imported alcohol.
G. WHETHER LONG-TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE.  WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USEDTO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ENTERED INTO BY THE
GOVERNMENT.
The state trading enterprises do not negotiate long-term contracts.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
The MITI purchases all the alcohol produced domestically.  The MITI determines purchase
prices on the basis of such factors as production costs and other economic conditions.  The MITI sells
produced alcohol to the entrusted private dealers.
IV. STATISTICAL INFORMATION
(See attached Tables I – III on Alcohol).
RICE, WHEAT AND BARLEY
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
A. IDENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
The Government of Japan (the Food Agency)
B. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED (INCLUDING TARIFF ITEM NUMBER(S)
ENCOMPASSED IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION)
Rice and its worked and/or prepared products (hereinafter referred to as “rice”).
Wheat, meslin, triticale and their processed products (hereinafter referred to as “wheat”).Barley and its processed products (hereinafter referred to as “barley”).  (As for the tariff item
numbers of specific products, see attached).
II. REASON AND PURPOSE
A. REASON OF PURPOSE FOR ESTABLISHING AND/OR MAINTAINING STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Food Agency is authorized to take measures to stabilize supply and demand situations of
and prices for such staple foods as rice, wheat and barley, for promoting stability of national life and
economy, according to “the Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food”.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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B. SUMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR
SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES, INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND
SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
The Food Agency can import rice, wheat and barley, and can export rice when particular
necessity exist, based on “the Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food”.
Legal provisions – Articles 60, 62, 63, 67 and 69 of “the Law for Stabilization of Supply-
Demand and Price of Staple Food”
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE
STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Food Agency mainly conducts the import of rice under the minimum access opportunities
and wheat and barley under the current access oppo rtunities, based on the Schedule XXXVIII-JAPAN
in the WTO Agreement.
The Food Agency is not involved in any way, in the marketing or distribution of over-quota
imports of wheat and barley, except for the collection of part of over-quota tariffs and for the
inspection of the quantity, quality and safety of such imports.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED
BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
The Food Agency can import rice, wheat and barley, and can export rice when particular
necessity exists, under “the Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food”.
The Food Agency collects mark-ups on imported rice, wheat and barley which are bound in
the Schedule XXXVIII-JAPAN in the WTO Agreement.  The bound mark-ups on imported wheat and
barley are reduced by 15 per cent over 6 years from FY1995 to FY2000.
C. TYPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE
ALLOWED TO ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR
PARTICIPATION
Private traders can freely import wheat and barley subject to over-quota tariffs established in
the Schedule XXXVIII-JAPAN in the WTO Agreement, which are reduced by 15 per cent over6 years from FY1995 to FY2000.
D. HOW IMPORT/EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
The Food Agency imports rice under the minimum access opportunities and wheat and barley
under the current access opportunities, both of which are established in the Schedule XXXVIII-JAPAN in the WTO Agreement.
The Food Agency sells rice destined for food aid pursuant to the Government’s decision.  The
quantity for food aid is determined, taking account of requests from recipient countries, on relevantinternational rules on food aid etc.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
The Food Agency conducts no commercial export of rice, wheat and barley.
F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The government sales prices for imported rice, wheat and barley are determined on the basis
of such factors as import prices, management costs and other economic conditions.
The government sales prices for imported rice, wheat and barley are not to be above the sum
of the respective government purchase prices and the respective mark-ups bound in the WTO
Agreement.
The bound mark-ups on imported wheat and barley are reduced by 15 per cent over 6 years
from FY1995 to FY2000.
Mark-ups on imported rice, wheat and barley are used for their management costs such as
storage, buying and selling costs and so on.
G. WHETHER LONG-TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE.  WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USEDTO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ENTERED INTO BY THE
GOVERNMENT.
The Food Agency has no long-term contracts on the import and export of rice, wheat and
barley.
H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
As for rice, the special treatment with respect to tariffication (Annex 5) is applied and the
quantitative import restriction of rice is maintained.
Private marketing is predominant in the Japanese rice market, and the role of the Government
is limited only for stockpile.
The Food Agency imports rice under the minimum access opportunities established in the
WTO Agreement.
As for wheat and barley, tariffication was made based on the WTO Agreement, and the
current access opportunities, were established.
Most part of wheat and barley consumed in Japan is imported.
IV. STATISTICAL INFORMATION
(See attached Tables I – III).G/STR/N/4/JPN
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V. REASON WHY NO FOREIGN TRADE HAS TAKEN PLACE
None.
VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
None.
MILK PRODUCTS
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
A. IDENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporat ion (hereinafter referred to as “ALIC”)
B. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED (INCLUDING TARIFF ITEM NUMBER(S)
ENCOMPASSED IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION)
Designated dairy products for general use (skimmed milk powder, skimmed milk solids,
whole milk powder and solids, condensed milk, butter milk powder and other solids, whey and
modified whey, butter and butter oil), hereinafter referred to as “designated dairy products”.  As for
the tariff item numbers of the specific products, see the notification on the administration of tariffquotas (G/AG/N/JPN/1).
II. REASON AND PURPOSE
A. REASON OF PURPOSE FOR ESTABLISHING AND/OR MAINTAINING STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
ALIC is authorized to take measures to stabilize supply and demand situations of and prices
for milk products, to promote sound development of dairy and related industries and to improve
national diet under the Manufacturing Milk Producer Compensation Temporary Law and the
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law.
As a part of such measures, ALIC, as a state trading enterprise, imports designated dairy
products to ensure proper and smooth operation of the system to stabilize supply/demand and price of
the designated milk products.
B. SUMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR
SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES, INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND
SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS
Article 13 of the Manufacturing Milk  Producer Compensation Temporary Law.
Article 28 of the Agriculture and Li vestock Industries Corporation Law.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE
STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
ALIC deals with in-quota imports of designated dairy products established in
Schedule XXXVIII-Japan in the WTO Agreement.
ALIC is not involved in any way, in the marketing or distribution of over-quota imports of
designated dairy products, except for the collection of a part of over-quota tariffs and for the
inspection of the quantity, quality and safety of such imports.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED
BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
ALIC collects mark-ups on imported designated dairy products which are bound in
Schedule XXXVIII-Japan in the WTO Agreement.  The bound mark-ups are scheduled to be reducedby 15 per cent over 6 years from FY1995 to FY2000.
C. TYPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE
ALLOWED TO ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR
PARTICIPATION
Private traders can freely import designated dairy products subject to over-quota tariffs
established in Schedule XXXVIII-Japan in the WTO Agreement, which are scheduled to be reduced
by 15 per cent over 6 years from FY1995 to FY2000.
D. HOW IMPORT/EXPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING
ENTERPRISE
ALIC imports designated dairy products under the current access opportunities established in
Schedule XXXVIII-Japan in the WTO Agreement.
E. HOW EXPORT PRICES ARE DETERMINED
This item is not applicable for ALIC.
F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
The resale prices are determined by a tender.
The prices, however, are not to be above the sum of the ALIC purchase prices and the mark-
ups bound in Schedule XXXVIII-Japan in the WTO Agreement.
G. WHETHER LONG-TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE.  WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED
TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ENTERED INTO BY THE
GOVERNMENT.
ALIC has no long term contracts on the import of designated dairy products.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
Total national demand for milk and milk products in FY1997 was 12.13 million tons milk
equivalent.
8.63 million tons of raw milk were produced in FY1997 of which 3.40 million tons were
processed for milk products.  Annual production of butter, skimmed milk powder and cheese in
FY1997 were 88 thousand tons, 202 thousand tons and 117 thousand tons, respectively.
3.50 million tons milk equivalent of milk products were imported to meet the demand in
FY1997.  Annual imports of butter, skimmed milk  powder and cheese in FY1997 were 0.7 thousand
tons, 34 thousand tons (excluding skimmed milk powder for animal feed) and 173 thousand tons,respectively.
IV. STATISTICAL INFORMATION
(See attached Tables I – III).
V. REASON WHY NO FOREIGN TRADE HAS TAKEN PLACE
None.
VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
None.
RAW SILK
I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
A. IDENTIFICATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISES
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation (ALIC)
B. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS AFFECTED (INCLUDING TARIFF ITEM NUMBER(S)
ENCOMPASSED IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION)
Raw silk (including doupion silk).  As for the tariff item number of the specific products, see
the notification on the administration of tariff quotas (G/AG/N/JPN/1).
II. REASON AND PURPOSE
A. REASON OR PURPOSE FOR ESTABLISHING AND/OR MAINTAINING STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE
ALIC as a state trading enterprise, is authorized to import raw silk as part of measures to
coordinate raw silk import, to promote stable mana gement of the industry concerning cocoon and raw
silk and to increase raw silk demand, under the provisions of the Raw Silk Import Coordination Law.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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B. SUMMARY OF LEGAL BASIS FOR GRANTING THE RELEVANT EXCLUSIVE OR
SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES, INCLUDING LEGAL PROVISIONS AND
SUMMARY OF STATUTORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS.
Legal provisions – Article 2 of the Raw Silk Import Coordination Law.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT PROVIDING OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS OF THE
STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
ALIC deals with in-quota imports of raw s ilk established in Schedule XXXVIII-JAPAN in
the WTO Agreement.
ALIC is not involved in any way, in the marketing or distribution of out-quota imports of raw
silk except for the inspection of the quantity, quality and safety of such imports.
B. SPECIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE OR SPECIAL RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ENJOYED
BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE.
ALIC deals with in-quota imports of raw silk.
C. TYPE OF ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE THAT ARE
ALLOWED TO ENGAGE IN IMPORTATION AND CONDITIONS FOR
PARTICIPATION
Private traders can freely import raw silk subject to out-quota tariffs established in
Schedule XXXVIII-JAPAN in the WTO Agreement, which will be reduced by 15 per cent over
6 years from FY1995 to FY2000.
D. HOW IMPORT LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE
ALIC imports raw silk under the current access opportunities established in
Schedule XXXVIII-JAPAN in the WTO Agreement.
E. HOW THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE DETERMINES ITS EXPORT PRICE – E.G.,
(I) IN RELATION TO PRICES IN OTHER MARKETS, (II) THROUGH TENDERING.
INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE USE OF REVENUE GENERATED.
ALIC does not export raw silk.
F. HOW THE RESALE PRICES OF IMPORTED PRODUCTS ARE DETERMINED
Domestic sales prices for imported raw silk are determined on the basis of such factors as
import prices, management costs, domestic prices for raw silk and other economic conditions.
G. WHETHER LONG-TERM CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED BY THE STATE
TRADING ENTERPRISE.  WHETHER THE STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE IS USED
TO FULFIL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ENTERED INTO BY THE
GOVERNMENT.
ALIC has no long term contracts on the import of raw silk.G/STR/N/4/JPN
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H. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MARKET STRUCTURE
Domestic raw silk demands are met by domestic production and imports of raw silk.
The declining demand for silk products causes both the domestic demand for raw silk to
slump.  It also causes the domestic production of raw silk to decrease every year.
IV. STATISTICAL INFORMATION
(See attached Tables I-III).
V. REASON WHY NO FOREIGN TRADE HAS TAKEN PLACE
Over-quota imports of raw silk by private traders fill the gap between domestic demands and
production of raw silk.
VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On 1 April 1998, the Cocoon and Raw Silk Price Stabilization Law was amended to the Raw
Silk Import Coordination Law.  The amendment abolished purchases and sales of domestic produced
raw silk by ALIC to stabilize domestic raw silk prices.
On the same day, the Silk Reeling Industry Law and the Sericultural Industry Law was
repealed.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 17TABLE I
STATE TRADING:  JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
Statistical Information, Imports
Description of product
(including HS numbers)Fiscal  year Total quantity
imported
(tons)Quantity imported
by state trading
enterprise
(tons)Average import
price
(¥/kg.)Average
representative
domestic sales
price (¥/kg.)Mark-up
(¥/kg.)National
production
(tons)
1995 110,540 109,352 516.80 - - 70,428
1996 88,577 87,652 580.84 - - 66,056Leaf tobaccoHS No. 2401.10              2401.20 1997 94,676 94,144 678.51 - - 68,510
Source:  Ministry of Finance "Japan's Trade Statistics" – JTI Data.
TABLE II
STATE TRADING:  JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
Statistical Information, Exports
Description of product
(including HS numbers)Fiscal  year Total quantity
exported
(tons)Quantity exported
by state trading
enterprise
(tons)Average
procurement price
(¥/kg.)Average
representative
domestic sales
price (¥/kg.)Average export
price
(¥/kg.)National
production
(tons)
1995 354 - - - - 70,428
1996 5,511 5,001 3,174.00 - 323.92 66,056Leaf tobacco
HS No. 2401.10
              2401.20 1997 1,999 1,997 3,010.00 - 294.48 68,510
Source:  Ministry of Finance "Japan's Trade Statistics" – JTI Data.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 18
TABLE III
STATE TRADING:  JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
Description of product
(including HS numbers)Fiscal Year Domestic purchases by
state trading enterprise
(tons)National production
(tons)Domestic sales by state
trading enterprise
(tons)National consumption
(tons)
1995 70,428 70,428 - 178,274
1996 66,056 66,056 - 171,864Leaf tobaccoHS No. 2401.10              2401.20 1997 68,510 68,510 - 172,679
Source:  JTI Data.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 19TABLE I
THE SALT INDUSTRY CENTRE OF JAPAN
Statistical Information, Imports
Description of product
(including HS number)Total quantity imported
(FY 1,000 tons)Quantity imported
by state trading
enterprise
(1,000 tons)Average import
price
($/ton)Average
representative
domestic sales
price (¥/ton)Mark-up National
production
(1,000 tons)
1995 7,999 7,999 32.35 19,004 - 1,357
1996 7,983 7,983 32.42 19,270 - 1,358Salt(HS No. 2501.00)
1997 8,292 513 37.77 19,244 - 1,329
Note: Due to the Salt Monopoly Law being repealed, there is a big difference of statistical information (e.g. quantity imported  by state trading enterprise)
between 1997 and before 1996.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 20
TABLE III
THE SALT INDUSTRY CENTRE OF JAPAN
Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
Description of product
(including HS number)Domestic purchases by state trading enterprise
(FY 1,000 tons)National production
(1,000 tons)Domestic sales by state
trading enterprise
(1,000 tons)National consumption
(1,000 tons)
1995 722 1,357 8,747 9,336
1996 717 1,358 8,680 9,156Salt(HS No. 2501.00)
1997 342 1,329   858 9,479
Note:  Due to the Salt Monopoly Law being repealed, there is a big difference of statistical information (e.g. domestic sales b y state trading enterprise)
between 1997 and before 1996.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 21TABLE I
THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN (THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELFARE)
Statistical Information, Imports
Description of product Total quantity
imported
(kg.)Quantity imported
by state trading
enterprise
(kg.)Average import
price
(US$/kg.)Average
representative
domestic price
(¥/kg.)Mark-up National
production
(kg.)
100,000
(J.F.Y. 1995)100,000
(J.F.Y. 1995)50 198,700 - 4.8
(J.F.Y. 1995)
99,000
(J.F.Y. 1996)99,000
(J.F.Y. 1996)58 198,700 - 3.7
(J.F.Y. 1996)Opium
(HS 13.02.11)
113,000
(J.F.Y. 1997)113,000
(J.F.Y. 1997)62 202,500 - 3.1
(J.F.Y. 1997)
The rate is about ¥125 to the US$.  Japan Fiscal Year (J.F.Y.) is from April to March.  (Opium includes 10 per cent of Morphine ).
TABLE II
THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN (THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELFARE)
Statistical Information, Exports
Description of product Total quantity
exported
(kg.)Quantity exported
by state trading
enterpriseAverage
procurement priceAverage
representative
domestic sales
priceAverage export
priceNational
production
0
(J.F.Y. 1995)---- 4 . 8
(J.F.Y. 1995)
0
(J.F.Y. 1996)---- 3 . 7
(J.F.Y. 1996)Opium(HS 13.02.11)
0
(J.F.Y. 1997)---- 3 . 1
(J.F.Y. 1997)
Japan Fiscal Year (J.F.Y.) is from April to March.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 22
TABLE III
THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN (THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELFARE)
Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
Description of product Domestic purchases by state
trading enterprise
 (kg.)National production
 (kg.)Domestic sales by state
trading enterprise
(kg.)National consumption
(kg.)
4.8
(J.F.Y. 1995)4.8
(J.F.Y. 1995)102,220
(J.F.Y. 1995)43.538
(J.F.Y. 1995)
3.7
(J.F.Y. 1996)3.7
(J.F.Y. 1996)122,380
(J.F.Y. 1996)49.758
(J.F.Y. 1996)Opium(HS 13.02.11)
3.1
(J.F.Y. 1997)3.1
(J.F.Y. 1997)120,463
(J.F.Y. 1997)Not calculated yet
(J.F.Y. 1997)
The rate is about ¥125 to the US$.  Japan Fiscal Year (J.F.Y.) is from April to March.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 23TABLE I
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
Year Description of product(s)
(HS No. 2207.10)Total quantity
imported
(kl.)Quantity imported by
state trading enterprise
(kl.)Average
import price
(US$)Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National
production
(kl.)
1995 Ethyl alcohol 375,474 156,743 453 ¥116,000 ($1 = ¥94.06) - 260,309
1996 Ditto 372,767 147,380 472 ¥116,000 ($1 = ¥108.79) - 278,012
1997 Ditto 329,410 174,341 443 ¥116,000 ($1 = ¥121.01) - 283,169
TABLE II
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS
Year Description of product(s)
(HS No. 2207.10)Total quantity
exported
(kl.)Quantity exported by
state trading enterprise
(kl.)Average
procurement
priceAverage representative
domestic sales priceAverage
export priceNational
production
(kl.)
1995 Ethyl alcohol 575 0 - ¥116,000 ($1 = ¥94.06) - 260,309
1996 Ditto 201 0 - ¥116,000 ($1 = ¥108.79) - 278,012
1997 Ditto 248 0 - ¥116,000 ($1 = ¥121.01) - 283,169
TABLE III
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
Year Description of product(s)
(HS No. 2207.10)Domestic purchases by state
trading enterprise
(kl.)National production
(kl.)Domestic sales by state trading
enterprise
(kl.)National consumption
(kl.)
1995 Ethyl alcohol 0 260,309 258,359 258,359
1996 Ditto 2,000 278,012 276,129 276,129
1997 Ditto 8,000 283,169 279,247 279,247G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 24 TABLE I
STATE TRADING:  THE FOOD AGENCY
Statistical Information, Imports
(Unit: 1,000 tons (Mark-up:  Yen/kg.))
Description of
product(s)
(including HS
number(s))Total quantity imported Quantity imported by
state trading enterpriseAverage import price Average representative
domestic sales priceMark-up National production
1 234 5 6 7
1995FY 413 1995FY 408 1995FY 176 1994 11,981
1996FY 472 1996FY 466 1996FY 178 1995 10,748 Rice
1997FY 549 1997FY 544 1997FY 157 1996 10,344
1995FY 5,973 1995FY 5,973 1995FY 26 1994 565
1996FY 6,137 1996FY 6,136 1996FY 20 1995 444 Wheat
1997FY 6,130 1997FY 6,129 1997FY 22 1996 478
1995FY 1,714 1995FY 1,713 1995FY 9 1994 225
1996FY 1,560 1996FY 1,560 1996FY 4 1995 219 Barley
1997FY 1,472 1997FY 1,471 1997FY 5 1996 234
Note:  1. As for the HS numbers, see attached.
2.  The figures of "mark-up" in 1997FY are provisional.
3.  Data source:  Ministry of Finance "Japan's Trade Statistics"
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries "Food Balance Sheet
Food Agency data.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 25TABLE II
STATE TRADING:  THE FOOD AGENCY
Statistical Information, Exports
(Unit: 1,000 tons, Yen/ton)
Description of
product(s)
(including HS
number(s))Total quantity exported Quantity exported by
state trading enterpriseAverage procurement
priceAverage representative
domestic sales priceAverage export price National production
1 234 5 6 7
1995FY 563 1995FY 563 1995FY 71,654 1995FY 163,637 1995FY n.a. 1994 11,981
1996FY - 1996FY - 1996FY - 1996FY - 1996FY - 1995 10,748 Rice
1997FY 183 1997FY 183 1997FY 148,733 1997FY n.a. 1997FY n.a. 1996 10,344
Note:  1. As for the HS numbers, see attached.
2.  All the quantity exported was for food aid.
3.  The figure of "average representative domestic sales price" in 1997FY has not been decided.
4. Data source:  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries "Food Balance Sheet
Food Agency data.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 26TABLE III
STATE TRADING:  THE FOOD AGENCY
Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
(Unit:  1,000 tons)
Description of
product(s) (including
HS number(s))Domestic purchases by state
trading enterpriseNational production Domestic sales by state trading
enterpriseNational consumption
12 3 4 5
Rice 1995 FY
1996 FY1997 FY1,657
1,1561,1921994
1995199611,981
10,74810,3441995 FY
1996 FY1997 FY857
7959081994 FY
1995 FY1996 FY10,022
10,48510,189
Wheat 1995 FY
1996 FY1997 FY395
4245221994
19951996565
4444781995 FY
1996 FY1997 FY5,919
6,0735,9771994 FY
1995 FY1996 FY6,415
6,3556,401
Barley 1995 FY
1996 FY1997 FY96
87821994
19951996225
2192341995 FY
1996 FY1997 FY1,732
1,6721,6611994 FY
1995 FY1996 FY2,821
2,7442,719
Note: 1. As for the HS numbers, see attached
2. The figures of "domestic sales by state trading enterprise" in 1997 FY are provisional.
3. Data source:  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries "Food Balance Sheet"G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 27
1. Rice and its worked and/or prepared products
1006.10.000
1006.20.0001006.30.0001006.40.0001102.30.0001103.14.0001103.29.2201104.19.2201104.29.210
1901.20.121
1901.20.1291901.20.1611901.20.169
1901.90.1411901.90.1491901.90.1811901.90.1821901.90.1891904.10.2101904.20.2101904.90.100
2106.90.211
2106.90.2122106.90.213
2. Wheat, meslin, triticale and their processed products
1001.10.010
1001.90.0111001.90.0161001.90.019
1008.90.021
1101.00.0111101.00.0911102.90.2101103.11.0101103.19.2101103.21.0101103.29.4101104.19.1111104.19.121
1104.29.1111104.29.1211108.11.010
1901.20.131
1901.20.1511901.90.1511901.90.1711904.10.2211904.20.2211904.90.2102106.90.214G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 28
3. Barley and its processed products
1003.00.011
1003.00.0191102.90.1101103.19.1101103.29.3101104.11.0101104.21.0101901.20.141
1901.90.1611904.10.2311904.20.2311904.90.3102106.90.216G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 29TABLE I
STATE TRADING.  AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
Statistical Information, Imports
(Unit:  Metric tons, Yen/Kg.)
Description of products
(including HS numbers)Total quantity
importedQuantity imported
by state trading
enterpriseAverage import
priceAverage
representative
domestic sales priceMark-ups National production
12 34567
Skimmed milk powder
and skimmed milk solids(0402.10, 0402.21)40,424 (1995)
37,992 (1996)34,148 (1997)35,000
32,70029,400193
239242542
540549-
--194,641
200,357201,997
Whole milk powder andother solids
(0402.21, 0402.29)21 (1995)
6 (1996)
4 (1997)0
0
0-
-
-772
769
784-
-
-29,097
21,808
18,378
Condensed milk(0402.99)6 (1995)
12 (1996)
9 (1997)0
0
0-
-
-355
351
356-
-
-54,087
49,700
43,000
Buttermilk powder andother solids
(0403.90)0 (1995)
21 (1996)
4 (1997)0
0
0-
-
--*
-*
-*-
-
-- *
- *
- *
Whey and modified whey(0404.10)  9,010 (1995)
10,012 (1996)
10,576 (1997)3,000
3,300
3,600143
174
170-*
- *
- *-
-
-- *
- *
- *
Butter and butter oil(0405.10, 0405.20,0405.90)566 (1995)
714 (1996)687 (1997)0
00-
--950
959992-
--83,026
85,95887,617
Remarks:  (*) No official data available.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 30TABLE II
STATE TRADING.  AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
Statistical Information, Exports
(Unit:  Metric tons, Japanese Yen)
Description of products
(including HS numbers)Total quantity
exportedQuantity exported by
state trading
enterpriseAverage
procurement priceAverage
representative
domestic sales priceAverage export
priceNational
production
1 2 345 6 7
Skimmed milk powderand skimmed milksolids
(0402.10, 0402.21)3 (1995)
1 (1996)3 (1997)0
00-
--542
540549-
--194,641
200,357201,997
Whole milk powder and
other solids
(0402.21, 0402.29)22 (1995)
17 (1996)
28 (1997)0
0
0-
-
-772
769
784-
-
-29,097
21,808
18,378
Condensed milk(0402.99)7 (1995)
4 (1996)
5 (1997)0
0
0-
-
-355
351
356-
-
-54,087
49,700
43,000
Buttermilk powder andother solids
(0403.90)312 (1995)
367 (1996)
300 (1997)0
0
0-
-
-- *
- *
- *-
-
-- *
- *
- *
Whey and modifiedwhey (0404.10) 7 (1995)
 9 (1996)
15 (1997)0
00-
--- *
- *- *-
--- *
- *- *
Butter and butter oil(0405.10, 0405.20,
0405.90)2 (1995)
2 (1996)
1 (1997)0
0
0-
-
-950
959
992-
-
-83,026
85,958
87,617
Remarks:  (*) no official data available.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 31TABLE III
STATE TRADING.  AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
(Unit:  Metric tons, Japanese Yen/Kg.)
Description of products
(including HS numbers)Domestic purchases by
state trading enterpriseNational production Domestic sales by state
trading enterpriseNational
consumption
12 3 4 5
Skimmed milk powder and skimmed milk solids
(0402.10, 0402.21)0 (1995)
0 (1996)
0 (1997)194,641
200,357
201,9970
0
0232,000
231,000
- *
Whole milk powder and other solids(0402.21, 0402.29)0 (1995)
0 (1996)0 (1997)29,097
21,80818,3780
0026,000
23,000
- *
Condensed milk(0402.99)0 (1995)
0 (1996)
0 (1997)54,087
49,700
43,0000
0
053,000
56,000
- *
Buttermilk powder and other solids(0403.90)0 (1995)
0 (1996)
0 (1997)- *
- *
- *0
0
0- *
- *
- *
Whey and modified whey(0404.10)0 (1995)
0 (1996)
0 (1997)- *
- *
- *0
0
0- *
- *
- *
Butter and butter oil(0405.10, 0405.20, 0405.90)0 (1995)
0 (1996)
0 (1997)83,026
85,958
87,6170
0
093,000
89,000
- *
Remarks:  (*) no official data available.G/STR/N/4/JPN
Page 32TABLE I
STATE TRADING.  AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
Statistical Information, Imports
Description of
product(s)Total quantity
imported (Unit:  t)Quantity
imported by
state trading
enterprise
(Unit:  t)Average
import priceAverage
representative
domestic sales
priceMark-up
(Unit:  yen/kg.)National
production
(Unit:  t)JFY
12 3 4 5 6 7
Raw silk 1,981
2,041
1,802367
  0
  08,003.83
7,798.67
7,593.503,006
2,465
1,6641995
1996
1997
TABLE III
STATE TRADING:  AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
Unit: t
Description of
product(s)Domestic purchases by
state trading enterpriseNational production Domestic sales by state
trading enterpriseNational consumption JFY
12345
Raw silk 686
  0
  03,006
2,465
1,664428
368
  04,790
4,822
3,5371995
1996
1997
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