Did you know? China is Cambodia's largest export market for longan

Since 2022, Cambodian longan has been popular in China due to its taste, leading to increased export orders. This success is attributed to farming training to meet Chinese standards and market demand, resulting in higher prices and competitiveness. The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce and Alibaba have signed an agreement to boost longan sales in China. In the first half of 2024, Cambodia exported 14,800 tons of fresh longan internationally, a 120.33% increase from the previous year. Longan is the third Cambodian fresh fruit directly exported to China after bananas and mangoes.

She pointed out that since it was approved for export to China in 2022, Cambodian longan has been favored by Chinese consumers for its delicious taste, and export orders have increased year by year. Yingla Zana said that by training farmers to enable them to grow longan in accordance with China's technical standards and market demand, a stable supply of exports to China is ensured. Longan that meets Chinese market standards can get higher prices and is more competitive than traditional planting methods. He said that the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce and Alibaba signed a memorandum of understanding to further increase the sales of Cambodian longan in the Chinese market. According to the report of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, in the first half of 2024, Cambodia exported 14,800 tons of fresh longan to the international market, an increase of 120.33% year-on-year. It is reported that the launch ceremony of Cambodia's fresh ...