US: Lifting of ban on Japanese melon imports
Los Angeles
November 12, 2021
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan:
Export of fresh Japanese melon fruits to the United States became possible from November 8th.
Until now, the United States has been wary of pest invasion and banned it.
Until now, only exports to Hawaii were allowed.
Can be exported to the United States:
This change allows export to the continental United States.
Japanese plant protection officer
Export inspection
When exporting,
Japanese plant protection officers carry out export inspections
That there is no watermelon green spot mosaic virus,
Must be presented with a phytosanitary certificate.
Treasury Trade Statistics:
Japanese melon exports:
From 2018 to 2020
The actual value of melon exports from Japan is
It is increasing year by year to 500 million yen, 600 million yen, and 800 million yen.
90% of its export destinations are to Hong Kong.
US melon imports:
The United States, which imports the most melons in the world.
Imported £ 3 billion (1.36 million tonnes) in 2019.
Import destination:
From Latin American countries such as Mexico and Guatemala.
US consumption:
US consumption of melons consumes 7.51 pounds (3.4 kg) melons per person in 2019
-JETRO
https://www.jetro.go.jp/biznews/2021/11/6483f9c7f26ffddd.html
Japanese melons can be exported to the United States: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/syouan/syokubo/211110.html
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