Vietnamese pomelo gains official entry to Australian market
VOV.VN - The Plant Production and Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony on October 9 to announce the official export of Vietnamese pomelo to Australia - a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural trade.
This is the first time Vietnamese pomelo has been approved for entry into the Australian market, following nearly two years of rigorous pest risk assessments, field inspections, and sample testing conducted by both Vietnamese and Australian authorities.
With this development, pomelo becomes the sixth Vietnamese fruit permitted for export to Australia, alongside dragon fruit, mango, lychee, longan, and passion fruit.
According to the Plant Production and Protection Department, only pomelo that meets strict quarantine standards will be eligible for export. The fruit must be intact, free from 19 specific pests, and sourced from officially registered growing regions. Each shipment must also be properly packaged and labeled, and undergo irradiation treatment at a minimum dose of 150 gray (Gy) at approved facilities.
Before being issued a quarantine certificate, Vietnamese officials will carry out random inspections on 600 fruits per shipment. Upon arrival in Australia, further inspections and monitoring will take place to ensure compliance.
Green-skinned pomelo is seen as a key variety for the Australian market due to its high quality, distinctive flavour, and excellent shelf life.
Vietnam currently exports the fruit to 14 countries and territories, including the United States, the Republic of Korea, and New Zealand.
Recently, Australia has also announced the official export of blueberries to Vietnam, marking a new chapter in two-way agricultural cooperation.
Both countries are actively working to expand market access for additional fruit varieties and strengthen collaboration in areas such as quarantine procedures and irradiation treatment, laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and reliable supply chain between the two nations.
Vietnam’s fresh pomelo licensed to export to RoK
The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has officially announced regulations for importing fresh pomelos from Vietnam on its website, according to the Plant Protection Department (PPD) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
