How to access the Chinese market?

China is a market nobody can afford to ignore. In 2014, 3.86 million tons of fruit were imported directly through mainland ports from 35 countries/regions. With those indirectly through Hong Kong and border trade, we are looking at a fruit importing market of over 5 million tons and growing at a double digit speed, 32% in 2010, 24% in 2011, 19% in 2012, 11% in 2013 and 12% in 2014.

Only fruits that have obtained protocols from the Chinese authority can be exported to China.

Which Chinese governmental organization is in charge of issuing protocols?

AQSIQ (General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China).

How to obtain protocols to export to China?

The initiative can start with the exporters, growers or associations. You can reach out to your quarantine authority, or agriculture department, who in turn works with the embassy in Beijing to file applications. AQSIQ, upon receiving the applications, will launch the Import Risk Analysis (IRA) process, including on-spot inspections to the applicant's orchards and farms. If the review reports are positive, both sides will start working on paperwork and technical requirements. The protocol is always accompanied by a list of orchards and packinghouses eligible for export to China. Business and associations' involvement can help to smooth the process.

How to be included/added to the List of Orchards and Packinghouses authorized to export to China?

The list is sent to AQSIQ by their counterpart in the exporting country. It may vary from country to country. Initial involvement can always help you to be included. If not, the exporter can reach out to their quarantine authority or agriculture department to be listed or added.

For more information:
Ms. Chen Duan
China FVF
Tel: +86 - 10 - 8810 2346 / 2249 / 2253
Fax: +86 - 10 - 8810 2254
E-Mail: chinafvf@chgie.com duanchen@chgie.com
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