China announces phytosanitary requirements for Zimbabwean avocados

게시됨 2024년 9월 23일

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China has approved the import of fresh avocados from Zimbabwe, adding the country to the list of primary African avocado producers already granted access. In preparation for the export, Zimbabwe plans to expand its avocado cultivation area and is working towards market access for blueberries, pecans, and macadamia nuts. The import of certain Zimbabwean citrus fruits is already underway. The country's avocado production is projected to hit a record 6,000 metric tons in 2024. The General Administration of Customs of China has identified 14 quarantine pests of concern for Zimbabwean avocados and has set strict phytosanitary requirements, including fumigation with methyl bromide, to ensure pest-free exports.

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On Sept. 18, the General Administration of Customs of China announced via its website that fresh avocados from Zimbabwe meeting the stipulated phytosanitary requirements would be permissible for import into China. The primary avocado-producing countries in Africa include Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Fresh avocados from Kenya and Tanzania gained access to the Chinese market in June and November 2022, respectively, while those from South Africa were granted approval in August 2023. Besides avocados, several Zimbabwean citrus fruits, including mandarins, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes and bitter oranges, are allowed to enter China. In 2024, Zimbabwe’s avocado production is expected to reach a record 6,000 metric tons. The country’s avocado sector plans to expand the cultivation area from the current 1,500 hectares to 4,000 hectares by 2030. After securing market access for avocados, Zimbabwean authorities are also working to establish protocols with China for ...

출처: Producereport