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Gia Lai Province Seeks to Establish Itself as Reliable Supplier of Agricultural Products to China

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Gia Lai Province in central Vietnam is positioning itself as a stable supplier of agricultural products to China, a significant move for the region's economy. The province is home to vast areas of suitable land for industrial crops, fruits, and medicinal plants, with key products certified under national and international standards. To meet China's quality standards, Gia Lai has established 248 planting area codes, 40 packaging facilities, and created a solid foundation for official exports. The province is focusing on cultivating products that hold competitive advantages, including coffee, durian, passion fruit, black pepper, and coconut.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gia Lai Province has 977,000 hectares of agricultural land, with 753,000 hectares of fertile basalt and yellow soil suitable for industrial crops, fruits, and medicinal plants.
  • The province's flagship products include coffee, banana, passion fruit, and durian, many of which are certified under national and international standards such as Organic, GlobalGAP, VietGAP, and Rainforest Alliance.
  • Gia Lai has expanded tropical fruit cultivation and high-value medicinal crops, granting 248 planting area codes and establishing 40 packaging facilities with a daily capacity of 1,800 tonnes.
  • China is Vietnam's largest trading partner, with a two-way trade turnover of 171 billion USD in 2022.
  • Gia Lai will standardize its cultivation area, promote intensive processing, and implement a "single-point contact" mechanism to support businesses in exporting to China.
  • Representatives from China and Vietnam have expressed readiness to facilitate cooperation, emphasizing the importance of transparent data and stable supply chains.
  • The Ministry of Industry and Trade will carry out measures to improve product quality and help localities capitalize on the Chinese market effectively and sustainably.

Statistics:

  • Gia Lai Province has 977,000 hectares of agricultural land, with 753,000 hectares of fertile land suitable for industrial crops, fruits, and medicinal plants.
  • The province has granted 248 planting area codes and established 40 packaging facilities, with a daily capacity of 1,800 tonnes.
  • Vietnam's two-way trade turnover with China was 171 billion USD in 2022.
  • Gia Lai's key products include coffee, durian, passion fruit, black pepper, and coconut.

Sources:

  • Gia Lai province seeking to promote export of agricultural products to China. (Source: Gia Lai People's Committee)
  • Gia Lai province has a solid foundation for official exports to China. (Source: Provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment)
  • China is Vietnam's largest trading partner. (Source: Ministry of Industry and Trade)
  • Gia Lai will standardize its cultivation area and promote intensive processing to support businesses in exporting to China. (Source: Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Tuan Khanh)
  • Representatives from China and Vietnam have expressed readiness to facilitate cooperation. (Source: Big Data Development Bureau of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region)
  • The Ministry of Industry and Trade will carry out measures to improve product quality and help localities capitalize on the Chinese market effectively and sustainably. (Source: Deputy Director of the Agency for Innovation, Green Transition and Industry Promotion under the Ministry of Industry and Trade Do Thi Minh Tram)

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