South Korea: Jeonnam Nonghyup to export 240 tons of Muan onion to Taiwan for the first time

Published 2021년 10월 15일

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The Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of the Nonghyup in South Korea has exported 240 tons of Muan onions to Taiwan, the third such shipment. The export price is higher than the domestic sales, which is expected to boost the income of Muan onion growers. The agricultural cooperative plans to continue negotiating regular exports with exporters. This is particularly beneficial for growers who are facing rising labor costs and falling prices due to a shortage of workers.

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(Muan = Yonhap News) Reporter Cho Geun-young = The Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of the Nonghyup held a ceremony to export Muan onions to Taiwan on the 15th at the Montan Nonghyup Agricultural Products Distribution Center. 240 tons (12,000 nets of 20 kg) are exported over three times. The export price of onions is higher than domestic sales, so it is expected to contribute to the income of Muan onion growers. Mongtan Nonghyup plans to continue exporting onions by negotiating additional quantities with exporters on a regular basis. Director Park Seo-hong said, "Exports are expected to be of great help to onion growers ...

Source: Yna