South Korea to import Brazilian mangoes after over a decade of negotiations
The partnership between the Asian and Latin American countries comes after a mission from South Korea joined Mapa's minister Blairo Maggi on an inspection trip to the San Francisco Valley, a region known for its mango production. Last November, representatives of the Asian nation visited Brazil to ascertain the phytosanitary state and production process in the area.
South Korea is a prolific importer of mangoes. In 2016 alone, the country spent about BRL $48 million importing the exotic fruit from Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Pakistan, Australia, India, Peru and the United States. Mapa aims to grow exports in fresh goods from 6.9% to 10% in five years. In this scenario, the Asian market is a priority for the Ministry of Agriculture.
source: esmmagazine.com
