Philippines to start export of okra to South Korea

Fresh Okra

South Korea

Philippines

Published May 12, 2021

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Okra or lady’s fingers will soon hit the Korean market as the Philippines starts exporting them for the 2021-2022 season after complying with the agreed requirements set by both countries. “After the resumption of okra exports to Japan last year, we are opening yet another market access for our okra, this time with the huge Korean food market. The Philippine government has been requesting market access of okra to Korea since 2014, and finally, it was granted.

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This is a milestone for us considering we are still in the midst of the global pandemic,” said Agriculture Secretary William Dar. "The government of Korea announced the completion of the ruling process for the Philippine okra market access to Korea through an official notification from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) on May 6, 2021," said DA Agriculture Attachè Aleli Maghirang in a report to Secretary Dar. “I commend the efforts of concerned DA offices, particularly the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and the Philippine Agriculture Office in Seoul, for this breakthrough and significant development that will also pave the way to more farm and fishery exports to Korea,” he added. ExportersThe DA chief said exports of fresh, green okra pods will be sourced initially from Tarlac province, where DA-BPI accredited farms and packing houses are located. Currently, there are four Philippine okra exporters, namely, Jelfarm Fresh Produce Enterprise; Greenstar ...

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