The first batch of Cambodian mangoes just arrived in China; dragon fruit may be the next fruit to be exported

Published 2021년 5월 12일

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Cambodia is evaluating the possibility of exporting dragon fruit to China, potentially making it the country's third fruit export to China following bananas and mangoes. In 2020, China's fruit imports exceeded $10 billion for the first time, with dragon fruit imports ranking sixth at $550 million, a 53% increase from the previous year. Currently, most dragon fruit sold in China is from Vietnam. Cambodia is preparing to supply dragon fruit to China and is also planning to establish a 1,000-hectare dragon fruit plantation. Cambodia has already exported bananas to China and is planning to establish at least 5 trade liaison offices in China to further promote its exports.

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According to the Khmer Daily News, Cambodia has begun to assess the feasibility of exporting dragon fruit to China. Dragon fruit may become the third type of fruit exported to China after bananas and mangoes. According to China Customs statistics, the value of Chinese fruit imports in 2020 exceeded US$10 billion for the first time. Among them, the value of dragon fruit imports was second only to mangosteen and fresh grapes, ranking sixth, reaching US$550 million. Imports increased by 53% year-on-year. As the largest increase in imported fruits, the import volume also increased by 42% year-on-year. At present, about 80% of the dragon fruit in Vietnam is sold to China, and the imported dragon fruit in the domestic market is basically occupied by Vietnam. It is understood that China and Cambodia will give priority to negotiations on the export of dragon fruit, longan, coconut and other fruits to China, and Cambodia has already started preparing to supply dragon fruit to China in ...

Source: Guojiguoshu