In China, edible mushroom exports increased due to Covid-19 pandemic

Published 2021년 1월 11일

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The article provides an update on the state of the edible mushroom industry in China, a leading global producer, and highlights the plans for the third international mushroom conference, 'Fungi World,' in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, later in 2021. Despite setbacks due to the pandemic, the industry remains robust, with a significant share of the global production. There has been progress in cultivating rare mushroom varieties, and demand, particularly from Asian markets, remains strong. The China Edible Fungi Association, the industry's main organizer and a body with a diverse membership, aims to expand its reach into processed products and strengthen international trade. The upcoming conference is designed to support and promote businesses within the industry, underscoring China's leadership role in the global mushroom market.

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Most edible mushroom exhibits and activities were canceled or postponed last year due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As the situation in China improves, some of these activities have been put back on the agenda. China Edible Fungi Association will host the third international mushroom conference 'Fungi World' in Lianyungang, Jiangsu in September 2021. The main organizer is already preparing for this event. Zheng, a spokesman for the association, recently spoke about the current conditions in the Chinese edible mushroom industry. Current Conditions "China has rich natural resources suitable for growing edible mushrooms. The sector produced a total of 38.6 million tons of mushrooms in 2019. This is more than 70% of the global yield of edible mushrooms. Some of these species each yield more than 1 million tons, including the shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Judas ear (Auricularia auricula), oyster mushroom (Pleurotus), velvet leg (Flammulina velutipes), common mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus), ...

Source: AGF