Kenyan fresh avocados allowed to export to China from June 1

Published 2022년 6월 6일

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On June 1, the General Administration of Customs of China announced the approval of fresh avocado imports from Kenya, specifically the Hass variety, subject to certain phytosanitary conditions to mitigate fruit fly concerns. These conditions include methyl bromide fumigation and stringent cleaning procedures, among others, to be monitored by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS). This development is expected to boost Kenya's avocado exports, which currently include 84,000 tons to be shipped in 2021, primarily to the United Arab Emirates, Finland, and France, but with China potentially becoming the largest market, importing up to 40% of Kenya's production.

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On June 1, the General Administration of Customs issued an announcement stating that in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of my country and the Protocol of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Cooperation of the Republic of Kenya on Phytosanitary Requirements for Kenyan Fresh Avocados Exported to China ” stipulates that from the date of the announcement, the import of fresh Kenyan avocados that meet the relevant requirements is allowed. According to the announcement of the General Administration of Customs, fresh edible avocados of the Hass variety that meet the requirements in Kenya can be exported to China. There are 9 quarantine pests of concern, including Mediterranean fruit fly, African mango fruit fly and Natal fruit fly, etc. . The General Administration of Customs requires that fresh avocados exported to China should be fumigated with methyl bromide under the ...

Source: Guojiguoshu