Uzbekistan has been granted permission by China to export lemons, subject to strict quarantine conditions aimed at preventing the spread of specific pests and diseases. These conditions include production in approved non-epidemic areas, mandatory monitoring, and post-harvest preventive treatments. Any infiltration of pomegranate borers will result in the mandatory return or destruction of the lemons, with potential export suspension until the issue is rectified. This development is significant for Uzbekistan, the central Asian region's largest fruit and vegetable producer, which has been focusing on expanding its export portfolio, including to China, where negotiations for the export of additional produce are ongoing.