Andong-si, 'Danhobak' First Export to Japan This Year ... 600t by End of August

Melon Export to Taiwan and Hong Kong Expected to Reach 300 Tons by the End of September

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] On the 11th, at the Andong Waryong Nonghyup Sanji Distribution Center, a loading ceremony was held for the Waryong Honey Pumpkin Farming Group's first export of pumpkins to Japan this year. Starting from this day, about 600 tons of pumpkins will be exported by the end of August.

According to Andong City on the 12th, since the export of Pungcheon melons to Taiwan began on the 16th of last month, the Seoandong Nonghyup Melon Cooperative, Waryong Honey Pumpkin, and Nokjeon Pumpkin farming groups have been busy with full-scale export operations to Southeast Asia and Japan.

Andong melons are priced at 18,000 to 22,000 KRW per 8 kg box, with 70 tons exported so far, while pumpkins have been exported 150 tons in the first batch at 750 KRW per kilogram. The export targets of 300 tons of melons and 600 tons of pumpkins by the end of September are expected to be smoothly achieved.

Andong melons are ball-shaped with large, sweet fruits and a pleasant aroma, making them popular in Southeast Asian regions such as Taiwan and Hong Kong. Andong pumpkins are rich in minerals and vitamins and are a well-being agricultural product full of taste and nutrition, making them one of the representative fruits and vegetables especially preferred by Japanese consumers.

While most exports have been sluggish due to the global pandemic, Andong's fresh agricultural products are revitalizing exports. Andong City explained that this is because Andong melons and pumpkins have been intensively cultivated as specialized high-income crops in the region, with quality enhancement and strict selection capturing the preferences of local consumers.

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