China opens its market to cherries from Hungary and Kyrgyzstan

Following an announcement from the General Administration of Customs of China (GAC), Hungary has received permission to export fresh cherries to China, subject to certain requirements, EastFruit reports citing FreshPlaza. As China has seen a significant increase in imports of fresh cherries, Hungarian cherries are expected to take their share in the Chinese market. In 2022, China's cherry imports totaled 348.1 thousand tons, reflecting significant growth and highlighting China's position as the world's largest cherry market, accounting for approximately 22.7% of global cherry production. Hungary joins a list of 11 countries and regions, including Chile, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina, that are allowed to export cherries to China. Read also: Cherries “not for everyone”: Spanish greenhouse cherries are sold at 75 euros per kg Kyrgyzstan is also a supplier of cherries to China. Recently, a working meeting with cherry producers and exporters was held ...