"COVID-19 Crisis? We Are Unshaken" Milyang Agricultural Exports Set Sail with Favorable Winds

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Despite the COVID-19 crisis, agricultural product exports from Miryang, Gyeongnam are sailing with favorable winds.

According to Miryang City on the 30th, this year's export target for agricultural products and processed agricultural foods is 37.35 million dollars, and by the end of June, exports reached 22.45 million dollars (2.75 million dollars for agricultural products, 19.7 million dollars for processed agricultural foods), an increase of 14.4% compared to the previous year.

This figure represents 60% of this year's target achieved in the first half of the year.

In particular, exports led the rise with increases in strawberries at 980,000 dollars (53.9%↑), chili peppers at 340,000 dollars (64.4%↑), tomatoes at 100,000 dollars (34.8%↑), and King Oyster mushrooms at 440,000 dollars (21.1%↑).

Additionally, exports of processed agricultural foods such as kimchi, jangajji (pickled vegetables), agar, and plant-based cream are also on the rise.

Mayor Park Il-ho said, “We will not be satisfied with the export growth in the first half of the year and will discover excellent agricultural foods beyond the existing export items of agricultural products and processed foods. We will also promote export marketing events and consultation meetings in the second half of the year to increase export performance.”

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