For the first time Iranian oranges arrive in China
Fresh Orange
Fruits
China
Iran
Published Mar 27, 2023
Tridge summary
On March 17, the first batch of fresh citrus from Iran arrived in Shanghai by air. The shipment, weighing 1,780 kilograms, was received at Pudong International Airport and consisted mainly of Navel oranges. The shipment was quickly cleared by airport customs officials and released the next day. The entire procedure lasted less than 15 hours, which made it possible to maintain the freshness of the imported fruit.
Original content
Subsequently, the citrus was distributed to designated retail release locations in China. Iran dominates the production of nuts and fruits in the Middle East and North Africa region. Walnuts, melons, citrus fruits, kiwis, dates, cherries and pomegranates are among the country's main horticultural crops. The annual citrus production in Iran amounts to about 5.5 million metric tons, which ranks the country in the top 10 in the world. In 2020, Iran's citrus exports generated revenue of $15.2 million, with major markets including Azerbaijan, Armenia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kazakhstan. The first opportunity to export Iranian fresh fruit to China was given last year. On August 31, the General Administration of Customs of China granted market access to fresh Iranian sweet oranges, mandarins and lemons. In 2023, Iranian apples also gained market access. GACC published its official announcement on ...
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