China urgently suspends imports of Taiwan pineapples which accounts for 97% of its total exports

Published 2021년 2월 27일

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The General Administration of Customs of China has announced the suspension of pineapple imports from Taiwan, effective from March 1, 2021, due to concerns over quarantine pests that could threaten the country's agricultural and ecological security. This decision impacts a significant segment of Taiwan's exports to China, with pineapples being its most important fruit export that reached 51,112 tons in 2019, accounting for 97% of its total fruit exports. The suspension prompts importers to explore alternatives from countries like Costa Rica, Panama, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, which have been increasing their pineapple exports to China in recent years. The suspension is in line with China's biosafety precautions and regulations, highlighting the need for stringent quarantine measures to protect its agricultural interests.

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On February 26, the General Administration of Customs issued a notice on the suspension of imports of Taiwanese pineapples on its government website, which will be implemented next month. Regarding this latest policy, Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated in a reporter’s question on the 26th: "Since 2020, mainland customs has repeatedly intercepted quarantine pests from pineapples imported from Taiwan to the mainland. Once these pests are introduced, they will pose a serious threat to mainland agricultural production and ecological security. To prevent plant epidemic risks at the source , The General Administration of Customs has decided to suspend the import of pineapples from Taiwan to the mainland from March 1, 2021. This is a normal biosafety precaution measure, scientific and reasonable, and in compliance with relevant mainland laws, regulations and standards.” Currently Taiwan’s access to mainland China includes fruits ...

Source: Guojiguoshu