First Vietnamese pomelo exported to US
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Pomelo became the seventh Vietnamese fruit to be officially exported to the U.S. Monday with the first 100 tons being transported from the southern province of Ben Tre.
The batch is split into six containers. Four of them will be exported by air and two by sea.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam said at the announcement ceremony Monday that the U.S. is one of the most difficult markets in the world but has large demand for fresh fruits.
He added that Americans consume about 12 million tons of fruits annually, with 30% of them imported.
The exported pomelo must come from the 36 growing areas in Vietnam that have been registered with U.S. authorities.
They span 752 hectares, or 0.71% of Vietnam’s total pomelo growing area.
Many measures must be strictly taken to ensure the fruits are clean and healthy.
Ben Tre Province Chairman Tran Ngoc Tam said that of the seven Vietnamese fruits that are exported to the U.S., the province has three: pomelo, longan and rambutan.
Other fruits that have been approved for official U.S. exports are mango, dragon fruit, star apple and lychee.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which other Vietnamese fruits have already been approved for export to the U.S. Market?
Which other Vietnamese fruits have already been approved for export to the U.S. Market?
Six other Vietnamese fruits were previously approved for official U.S. Export. These include mango, dragon fruit, star apple, lychee, longan, and rambutan, making pomelo the seventh fruit approved.
Q.How much of Vietnam's total pomelo growing area is currently registered for export to the U.S.?
How much of Vietnam's total pomelo growing area is currently registered for export to the U.S.?
The 36 registered growing areas for U.S. Export span 752 hectares. This represents 0.71% of Vietnam's total pomelo growing area, indicating a highly specific and controlled supply chain.
Q.Which province in Vietnam is leading the export of approved fruits to the U.S.?
Which province in Vietnam is leading the export of approved fruits to the U.S.?
Ben Tre Province is a significant exporter, supplying three of the seven approved Vietnamese fruits to the U.S. These fruits are pomelo, longan, and rambutan, as confirmed by the province chairman.
Q.What percentage of the annual U.S. Fruit consumption is typically imported from other countries?
What percentage of the annual U.S. Fruit consumption is typically imported from other countries?
Americans consume about 12 million tons of fresh fruits annually. Of this total, approximately 30% is imported, highlighting the large demand for foreign-grown produce in the U.S. Market.
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