Grapefruit has officially been exported to South Korea.

Fruit and vegetable exports could bring in $7 billion in 2024. Photo: Hong Nhung

According to the Plant Protection Department ( Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development ), after three months of extensive consultation with relevant parties, the Korea Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) has officially announced on its website the import regulations for fresh pomelos from Vietnam to Korea.

Accordingly, from August 2024, Vietnamese businesses have been able to export fresh pomelos to the South Korean market, enriching Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export markets. Thus, after dragon fruit and mango, pomelo is the third fresh fruit from Vietnam allowed to be imported into South Korea.

According to the Plant Protection Department, the permission granted to import Vietnamese pomelos into South Korea is a significant step forward, opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese agricultural products to access international markets, while affirming the quality and reputation of Vietnamese agricultural products in the global market.

Vietnamese pomelos have been licensed for export to South Korea, allowing businesses to start exporting to the country in August 2024. Photo: Vu Long

According to Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, in the first seven months of 2024, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to South Korea increased sharply, bringing the total export value to this market to second place (after China), surpassing the US market.

In the first six months of 2024 alone, fruit and vegetable exports to South Korea generated a value of $164 million.

Regarding the export potential of pomelos, the Plant Protection Department emphasized: Currently, the whole country has more than 100,000 hectares of pomelo orchards, with a production of over 900,000 tons. Of which, the Mekong Delta region is considered a key area, with approximately 32,000 hectares of pomelo orchards and a production of about 370,000 tons.

Provinces with large grapefruit growing areas include Ben Tre (over 8,800 hectares), Vinh Long (over 8,600 hectares), and Dong Nai (over 5,400 hectares). Famous grapefruit varieties with great export potential include green-skinned grapefruit, Nam Roi grapefruit, and Tan Trieu grapefruit.

Source: https://laodong.vn/kinh-doanh/qua-buoi-chinh-thuc-duoc-xuat-khau-sang-han-quoc-1374720.ldo