Vietnam: The truth about the information that frozen durian can only be exported to China for 3 years

Published Sep 19, 2024

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The article clarifies that the misconception about the durian export protocol to China expiring after three years is untrue. The protocol, in fact, has a five-year term with the possibility of automatic extension for another five years, provided neither party proposes to terminate it. This correction was made by the Plant Protection Department during a conference aimed at enhancing understanding of the protocol's requirements. The conference also highlighted the significant market potential for Vietnamese frozen durian in China, with expectations of reaching $300 million in 2024, given China's high imports of fresh and frozen durian. However, the industry faces hurdles such as food safety and traceability concerns, and business compliance with the protocol to avoid technical violations and prevent negative impacts on the entire industry.

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Regarding the information that the Protocol on exporting frozen durian to the Chinese market is only valid for 3 years, a representative of the Plant Protection Department confirmed that this information is incorrect. The above information was stated by Mr. Nguyen Quang Hieu, Deputy Director of the Plant Protection Department, at the Conference on disseminating regulations on exporting frozen durian to the Chinese market organized by the Plant Protection Department (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) and the Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper on September 19. Last August, China opened its market to Vietnamese durian, through the signing of a protocol for the frozen durian segment to be imported into this country, which is an opportunity for the industry to increase value and avoid risks when depending on the export of fresh products. According to Mr. Huynh Tan Dat, Director of the Plant Protection Department, in 2023, China spent about 6.7 billion USD to import fresh ...

Source: 24h newspaper