Fruit imports to China surge by 8.8%

Fruit imports to China surge by 8.8%
After a boom in imports to China in 2017, the powerhouse’s importers are optimistic about the prospects for 2018. According to Chinese customs data, in 2017, China’s imports rose by […]
Mon 29/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

China’s avocado imports set to double this year

China’s avocado imports set to double this year
Once again, avocado sales in China are expected to rocket as demand among the country’s middle classes continues to soar. Taking advantage of China’s avocado boom is the world’s leading […]
Wed 24/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Hunan opens its doors for direct import of fresh vegetables

Hunan opens its doors for direct import of fresh vegetables
According to the Hunan Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, on 14 December, one ton of Vietnamese peppers arrived in Changsha on a plane together with seafood, where they were accepted […]
Wed 03/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

India’s apple imports fall due to block on Chinese production

India’s apple imports fall due to block on Chinese production
Even though India is one of the world’s largest apple producers, increased demand by the country’s growing middle class requires imports. Indeed, the apple is the largest imported fruit in […]
Tue 05/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

US imports of fresh cherries relatively unchanged

US imports of fresh cherries relatively unchanged
Although most fresh cherries sold in the US are produced domestically market, average imports between 2010 and 2016 reached 14.8 million kg, up from the 2000-09 average of 10.4 million […]
Mon 13/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Uzbekistan increases its horticultural exports

Uzbekistan increases its horticultural exports
In order to implement its priority tasks, the government of Uzbekistan is taking measures to increase the volume and expand the range of horticultural exports and to enter new markets. […]
Tue 24/01/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Value of UK fruit imports up 6.7%, vegetable 3.9%

Value of UK fruit imports up 6.7%, vegetable 3.9%
Spain accounted for about a third of the value of the UK’s fresh vegetable imports – mainly tomatoes, cauliflower and broccoli – and a fifth of its fruit imports – […]
Mon 02/01/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Uplift in Spain’s fruit, veg imports

Uplift in Spain’s fruit, veg imports
Spain’s imports of fresh fruit and vegetables rose 15% in volume, to 2.3 million tons, and 22% in value, to €1.93 billion, from January to October compared to the same […]
Tue 27/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Russia: moderate 8% setback

Russia: moderate 8% setback
Russia’s fruit imports have decreased less than expected, dropping from 6. 3 million tons in 2013 to 5 million tons in 2015. All players in the fruit and vegetables market […]
Thu 22/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

China’s orange imports could surge 35%

China’s orange imports could surge 35%
China’s citrus imports are expected to grow thanks to consumer demand and a 10% drop in its 2016/17 orange production. According to a new USDA Gain report, the country is […]
Wed 21/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Russia’s 2015/16 apple imports fell 9% to 741,000 tons

Russia’s 2015/16 apple imports fell 9% to 741,000 tons
The world’s largest apple importer, Russia, imported 741,357 tons of apples valued at $379.5 million in 2015/16, a 9% decrease in volume on MY2014/15, according to a new USDA Gain […]
Fri 09/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

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