Brazil, the world's fourth largest producer of pecans, has been granted customs clearance

On July 1, the General Administration of Customs issued an announcement on the inspection and quarantine requirements for Brazilian pecans exported to China, allowing the import of Brazilian pecans that meet the requirements. Pecans were introduced to Brazil for cultivation in the early 20th century, and Brazil has now become one of the world's major producers. The annual output of Brazilian pecans can reach 7,000 tons, ranking fourth in the world, second only to the United States, Mexico and South Africa. Brazilian pecan cultivation is mainly concentrated in the southern and southeastern regions, where the winter is cold and the summer is hot, which is suitable for the growth of pecan trees. Rio Grande do Sul State has the largest planting area, exceeding 5,000 hectares, and its output accounts for about 70% of Brazil's total output, followed by Santa Catarina State and Paraná State. The announcement shows that the Brazilian pecans allowed for import refer to the thin-shelled ...