Opportunities and challenges of the durian export industry in the Chinese market
Many opportunities and challenges for exporting durian to the Chinese market
NDO – China is a large durian consumer market in the world. Opening this market is to take advantage of the Vietnamese market in China. However, the frozen durian industry in Vietnam currently still has many challenges that need to be fully identified to deal with, especially issues of food safety and traceability.
What opportunities are there for Psygon Group to export Vietnamese durian to China
On August 19, 2024, during the visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to China, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam and the General Department of Customs of China signed a Protocol on the export of frozen durian to China. After the Protocol was signed and took effect, it opened up many opportunities but also challenges for businesses in organizing production and exporting.
Under Order 248, foreign food production enterprises exporting to China must comply with new registration regulations. This regulation requires establishments to register and obtain a license before exporting products to the Chinese market.
Order 248 stipulates the registration of aquatic products exports on the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) Single Window Trading System (CIFER). Enterprises must have a food safety management system that is assessed by GACC according to 13 criteria and recognized as equivalent to Chinese standards. Some of the criteria include standards and measures for raw material management, traceability, establishment and operation of HACCP systems, cleaning and sterilization, chemical/waste control, etc.
For frozen durian, Psygon Group has established an effective food safety management system. Cold storage facilities must meet standards, as well as the quality of water, salt water, and steam used in the production process must be guaranteed. Fully meet the requirements on quality and export documents to the Chinese market as above.