Uzbekistan lemons approved for export to China

Published 2021년 8월 30일

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Uzbekistan has received approval to export lemons to China, following a agreement between the country's Quarantine and Plant Protection Bureau and China's General Administration of Customs. The agreement adheres to international conventions and China's food safety regulations. Currently, Uzbekistan exports a variety of fruits and vegetables to around 60 countries, primarily to Russia. Since 2017, Uzbekistan has been working to increase agricultural exports to China, which currently include cherries, melons, pomegranates, and 11 other agricultural products. Negotiations are underway to also include grapes, plums, peaches, and persimmons. In 2020, Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable exports amounted to 1.48 million tons, valued at $1.01 billion.

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According to the Silk Road New Observation Report, Uzbek media reported that Uzbekistan has been approved to export lemons to China. A few days ago, Uzbekistan’s Quarantine and Plant Protection Bureau and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China signed the "Protocol on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for Uzbekistan’s Export of Lemon Plants to China." The Convention and China’s food safety legislation provide for exports to China. Export products must not contain quarantine objects that China considers to be dangerous, such as various pests. Uzbekistan is the largest producer of fruits and vegetables in Central Asia, exporting to about 60 countries and regions. However, the export volume is limited, and the main export destination is Russia. Uzbekistan has stated that China is one of the important and priority directions for the country’s exports of fruits, vegetables and agricultural products. Since 2017, Uzbekistan has begun to develop ...

Source: Guojiguoshu