China gives green light to fresh Serbian apples

On October 26, the General Administration of Customs of China issued a statement through its website declaring that the import of fresh Serbian apples that met the stipulated phytosanitary requirements would be allowed, according to ProduceReport. Serbia produces about 550,000 metric tons of apples and pears annually, and its annual exports exceed 190,000 metric tons. A decade ago, Serbian apple growers were mainly dedicated to specific varieties demanded by the Russian market. However, when Serbia began to explore other markets in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East, producers began to grow varieties more in line with the preferences of these various markets. After securing access to the Chinese market, Gojko Zagorac, president of Serbia Does Apples, a non-governmental association of apple growers and exporters, stated that the inaugural shipment of apples to China will take place during the next season, starting in August 2024. . According to the GACC announcement for ...