From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer):

Malaysia plans to start exporting fresh pineapples to China later this year. The first shipment of fruit was scheduled for last year but could not be performed because the Chinese authorities did not give their approval, according to a recent statement by the Malaysian Minister for Agribusiness Ismail Sabri Yaakob .

The official also indicated that the first test export of these fruits is scheduled for June or July this year. He added that the Chinese authorities will visit the plantations in order to monitor operating procedures, established standards and control of diseases.

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Panama to Begin Exporting Pineapple to China

October 2019

The first container of Panamanian pineapple left on October 1 to Beijing, China, and is expected that in the coming months shipments will be 12.5 containers per week.

The head of Agribusiness of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA), Tomás Solís, said that the company Ananas Trading Inc. Panama will increase fruit exports from 12.5 to 25 containers per week in 2020, explains an official statement.

China Authorizes Imports of Pineapple from Costa Rica

March 2017

With the phytosanitary approval granted by China an opportunity has opened up to sell fresh pineapples in one of the markets with the greatest growth potential.

Twenty pineapple producers have already expressed their interest in exporting pineapple to the Chinese market. Now that the phytosanitary permit has been obtained exporters have an opportunity to start looking for counterparts and begin selling the fruit.

USA Consuming More Papaya

February 2015

In 2014 papaya imports increased by 15% compared to 2013, maintaining the upward trend seen since 2011 and reflecting the increased consumption of the fruit in the country.

From a statement issued by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):

US consumers, according to new food trends, are reacting positively to the attributes of fruits such as papaya, since it has a high content of vitamins and nutrients needed to stay healthy.

Malaysia Can Sell Its Fruit Production in U.S.

March 2014

The Department of Agriculture of the United States has authorized the entry of pineapples and other fresh fruits from Malaysia.

Costa Rica will have to face competition from pineapples exported from Malaysia to the U.S. market. Although initially it is expected that there will be a low volume in the market, affects could be felt in the medium and long term.