China: Why isn't the Pakistani mango popular?

Published 2021년 11월 18일

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From January to September 2021, Pakistan saw a 10fold increase in mango exports to China, totaling 37.4 tons, despite accounting for less than 0.36% of China's total mango imports. The majority of these exports were Sindhri varieties and were priced lower than mangoes from Australia and Peru. Quality and appearance are key factors hindering the sales growth of Pakistani mangoes in China, and the high cost of sea container transportation with modified atmosphere preservation systems is also a challenge. However, during the low global mango supply season from June to August, when Pakistani mangoes are ripe, they have an advantage in timing.

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Original content

According to China Economic Net, from January to September 2021, Pakistan exported 37.4 tons of fresh mangoes and dried mangoes to China, an increase of 10 times over the same period last year. Although the growth rate is rapid, most of China's imported mangoes come from Southeast Asia As a country, Pakistan's mangoes only account for less than 0.36% of China's total mango imports. Pakistan’s mango exports to China are mainly Sindhri varieties. The price of a 4.5 kg pack is 168 yuan in the Chinese market, and a 2.5 kg pack sells for 98 yuan, which is equivalent to 40 yuan per kg. In contrast, Australia and Peru exported to China. A 5 kg pack of mangoes can be sold for 300-400 yuan. The price is much higher than that of Pakistani mangoes but they are very popular. In this regard, an industry insider from Xinrongmao said that price is not a problem, but quality is the key. Australian mangoes are highly industrialized, and when they are shipped to China, mangoes are just ripe and of ...

Source: Guojiguoshu