Vietnamese grapefruit officially has a "visa" to enter Korea

Published 2024년 8월 1일

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The Korean Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) has approved the import of fresh grapefruit from Vietnam, making it the third Vietnamese fresh fruit to be allowed into Korea after dragon fruit and mango. This decision, which follows extensive consultation and negotiations between Vietnam and Korea's Plant Protection Departments, is anticipated to boost the international presence and reputation of Vietnamese agricultural products. The Plant Protection Department has published the import regulations and draft plant quarantine and food safety requirements on its website. The first half of 2024 has seen a significant increase in fruit and vegetable exports from Vietnam, with Korea being the second largest export market. Vietnam, which has over 100,000 hectares dedicated to grapefruit cultivation, produces over 900,000 tons of the fruit annually.

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According to the Plant Protection Department, on July 30, 2024, after 3 months of extensive consultation with relevant parties, the Korean Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) officially announced on the APQA website the regulations import of fresh grapefruit from Vietnam to Korea. Thus, after dragon fruit and mango, grapefruit is the third Vietnamese fresh fruit allowed to be imported into Korea. According to the Plant Protection Department, Vietnam's pomelo being allowed to be imported into Korea is an important step forward, opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese agricultural products to access the international market, while affirming quality. and the reputation of Vietnamese agricultural products in the world market. The Plant Protection Department said that since 2018, the Department has launched a market opening program for Vietnamese grapefruit exported to Korea. However, the negotiation process only really accelerated after the Covid-19 pandemic. After 2 years ...

Source: Danviet