China gives green light to fresh Serbian apples

Published 2023년 11월 8일

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China has announced that it will allow the import of fresh Serbian apples that meet certain phytosanitary requirements. Serbia, which produces over 550,000 metric tons of apples and pears annually, plans to export to new markets such as China, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. However, in order to export to China, orchards must establish quality management and traceability systems, adhere to good agricultural practices, and undergo rigorous packaging procedures to ensure the apples are free of pests.
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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 ...

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