Fresh Bangladeshi mangos granted China market access

On July 26, the General Administration of Customs of China announced via its website that fresh mangos from Bangladesh meeting the stipulated phytosanitary requirements would be permissible for import into China. As early as the beginning of April, Bangladeshi media reported that China was intending to import mangos, jackfruit and potatoes from Bangladesh. Bangladesh is one of the world’s major mango producers, with an annual output exceeding 1 million metric tons. The export season lasts from May to September, with the main overseas destinations being the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Italy. However, limitations in terms of production and export conditions mean that Bangladeshi mangos still have a long way to go before fully realizing their export potential. In 2015, Bangladesh exported approximately 800 metric tons of mangos, primarily to European markets. However, the export volume fell to only 300 metric tons in 2016 owing to compliance issues. In recent years, the ...