Malaysian coconuts will soon be officially exported to China

Previously, Malaysia only exported coconuts to China based on general phytosanitary certificates without any specific agreement. With the implementation of the agreement, Malaysia will pay more attention to the requirements for registered farms to comply with good agricultural practices (myGAP) and comply with the integrated pest management (IPM) system. These measures will ensure that only high-quality and safe coconuts that meet international standards can be exported. It is estimated that there are about 60,000 coconut farmers in Malaysia, of which small farmers contribute more than 80% of the country's total coconut production. In 2023, Malaysia's coconut production reached 624,000 tons, of which 6,000 tons of young ...