The Argentine lemon landed for the first time in Vietnam

Published 2022년 10월 21일

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Argentina has started exporting lemons to Vietnam, following over ten years of negotiations. A 25-ton container was shipped from the Tucuman firm, FGF Trapani, to the port of Haiphong, which was then transferred to Hanoi for distribution. This shipment was a trial to evaluate logistical issues and ensure a quality product that meets Vietnamese requirements. Vietnam, with a growing economy and citrus production focused on oranges, mandarins, and grapefruit, imports citrus products, particularly oranges and tangerines, but lemon imports from China are marginal.

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In mid-October, Argentina exported lemons for the first time to Vietnam. After almost a decade of negotiations, the shipment of a 25-ton container was finalized. Currently, the value chain already has a presence in Asian destinations, such as China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. "Vietnam was a pending issue for the Argentine citrus sector, to expand our presence in Asian markets," said Pablo Padilla, president of the Argentine Northwest Citrus Association (Acnoa). And he added: "We aspire to position ourselves as suppliers from the southern hemisphere and in the off-season of a high-quality product in societies that are beginning to learn about the virtues of yellow lemon and gradually incorporate it into their diet." ON TEST 25 tons of fresh lemons were shipped from the Tucuman firm FGF Trapani. The cargo arrived at the port of Haiphong and was transferred to the wholesale market in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, from where it will be distributed ...

Source: ARInfocampo