Chinese switch to Indonesian mangosteen

Indonesia's tropical climate provides the ideal environment for mangosteen cultivation. It is a type of fruit that thrives in humid conditions with temperatures of 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. Stevan Budi Susanto, head of export at Pt. Citra Tama Jaya Indo, explains how the Indonesian mangosteen is currently taking over the East Asian market as the harvest in Thailand comes to an end: "Mangosteen growers in Subang, Tasikmalaya and Jember are currently in full harvest. Despite the start of the rainy season in Indonesia, the weather is favorable for fruit growth." "The quality is very good and this can largely be attributed to the beneficial rain. But if the rainfall becomes more intense, internal damage can occur, because mangosteen is a vulnerable fruit," says Stevan. “The export market is robust and our company remains a major player. China is the main destination, with Guangzhou as the largest hub for container freight and Shanghai for air freight.” "We will start exporting to ...