The first batch of fresh Pakistani cherries reaches China

Published 2024년 6월 13일

Tridge summary

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan has started exporting fresh Pakistani cherries to China, with the first shipment of 5.4 metric tons successfully clearing customs and being flown to Shanghai. The total export volume for this season is expected to reach 260 metric tons, despite challenges such as transportation limitations and the need for cold-chain facilities. The Pakistani government is working to improve crop cultivation methods and has registered over 100 cherry orchards and a cold storage and packaging plant in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province with China's customs. The Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company is also planning to establish processing and packaging plants in the Gilgit-Baltistan region to increase production of cherry varieties preferred by Chinese consumers and assist farmers in improving cultivation methods.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

According to a local news report, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan announced on June 6 that the first batch of fresh Pakistani cherries had been sent to China via a cold-chain container truck. Following this announcement, Chinese media reported that the initial consignment of 5.4 metric tons of cherries had successfully cleared customs at the Khunjerab Pass, the only land route between the two countries, and had subsequently been flown to Shanghai. Pakistan is scheduled to send another 12 metric tons of fresh cherries to China soon. This season’s exports to China are set to continue until the end of June to reach an estimated total of 260 metric tons. Pakistani cherries gained China market access in 2022. Since then, the Pakistani government has been guiding farmers to adopt improved crop cultivation and management methods to increase yield and quality. Owing to long hours of sunshine and large diurnal temperature variations, Pakistani cherries are known for their ...

Source: Producereport