Peruvian Hass avocado can now enter Malaysia

Published Jan 19, 2024

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The Malaysian Department of Agriculture has granted entry for Peruvian Hass avocados into their market, following 10 years of collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and national producers. Avocado imports into Malaysia have increased by 98% in the last 5 years, with Australia being the largest supplier, followed by Kenya and New Zealand. Peru is the second largest exporter of avocados, grapes, and asparagus, with avocado exports increasing by 9% in the first 9 months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, reaching 36 markets around the world.

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The Malaysian Department of Agriculture officially communicated to the Peruvian Agrarian Health Service (SENASA) the phytosanitary requirements and the list of production and packaging areas for the Peruvian Hass avocado to allow its immediate entry into the Malaysian market. The agreement was finalized thanks to 10 years of work between the Ministry of Agriculture, through SENASA; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by the General Directorate of Economic Promotion and our Embassy in Malaysia; and national producers. According to specialized media, avocado imports into Malaysia have increased by about 98% in the last 5 years, and amounted to USD15 million in 2022. Its largest suppliers are Australia (74% of these shipments), Kenya (10 %), New Zealand (3%), among others. Peru is the second largest exporter of avocados, grapes and asparagus, and each year it increases its quota steadily. According to the Association of Exporters (ADEX), between ...

Source: MXfruit