South Korea gives green light to requirements for the import of Vietnamese grapefruits

Published 2024년 7월 31일

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Vietnam's Department of Plant Protection and South Korea's Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency have agreed on the criteria for importing Vietnamese grapefruits into South Korea. Further negotiations are expected by the end of the month. With a market of 50 million consumers, South Korea is an attractive market for Vietnamese grapefruits. Local companies must comply with Korean regulations on growing areas and packaging. Vietnam has over 105,399 hectares of grapefruit cultivation, producing about 900,000 tons annually, and also aims to export grapefruits to Australia this year.

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The Department of Plant Protection of Vietnam and the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency of South Korea have "agreed on the criteria and requirements" for the import of grapefruits from Vietnam to the South Korean market, Voice of Vietnam reported. Nguyen Quang Hieu, deputy director of South Korea's Plant Protection Department, stated that both nations have reached an understanding and the next stage of negotiations is expected to continue towards the end of the month. With 50 million potential consumers, South Korea represents an attractive market for the Vietnamese fruit sector, Hieu said. Related news: New and delicious grapefruits on the South Korean market "Local companies need to better understand the latest regulations set by the Korean authorities and comply with the requirements regarding growing areas and packaging facilities to continue making their way in the ...

Source: MXfruit