Serbian apples gain access and will be exported to China in August next year

Recently, after six years of negotiations, Serbia and China signed a protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Serbian apples. On October 26, the General Administration of Customs issued an announcement stating that the import of Serbian fresh apples that meet relevant requirements will be allowed from now on. ​ The annual output of Serbian apples and pears is 550,000 tons, and the annual export volume exceeds 190,000 tons. 10-12 years ago, Serbian apples were mainly varieties that were demanded by the Russian market. With the development of the European, Middle Eastern and Far Eastern markets, they have adapted to The scale of planting of these market-flavored varieties is expanding. After gaining access to the Chinese market, Zagorac, chairman of the Serbian Apple Producers Association, pointed out that starting from the next harvest season, that is, in August next year, the first batch of apples exported to the Chinese market will be delivered . ​ An announcement from the ...