China approves import of Brazilian pecans

Published 2024년 7월 10일

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Brazil has received approval from China to export pecans, following five years of negotiations between the countries. The agreement was signed during a mission led by Brazilian vice president, Geraldo Alckmin, and minister of agriculture and livestock, Carlos Fávaro. This deal is anticipated to expand commercial relations between Brazil and China, as China is the largest buyer of Brazilian agricultural products. Brazil, currently the fourth-largest producer of pecans, could generate business exceeding US$1m from the Chinese market.

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Brazil can now export pecans to China, following the approval of sanitary and quarantine requirements by Chinese authorities. The protocol between Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China was signed on 6 June following five years of negotiations. The agreement was finalised during an official mission led by vice president and minister of development, industry, trade, and services, Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied by minister of agriculture and livestock, Carlos Fávaro, other ministers, and Brazilian government delegations. “Since President Lula’s return to power, relations with China have improved,” Fávaro said in press release. “China is the largest buyer of Brazilian agricultural products, so we expect to continue expanding commercial relations and announcing new market accesses soon.” According to the Brazilian Pecan Institute (IBPecan), China buys 45,000 of the world’s 320,000 tonnes of pecans ...

Source: Fruitnet