The latest regulations on pineapple export to the European market in 2022

The latest regulations on pineapple export to the European market in 2022

In recent years, the output of pineapples imported from Vietnam into the European market has always been quite high. However, in the process of exporting pineapple, exporters also encountered many problems. To better understand the regulations on pineapple export to the European market going smoothly, let's find out with vncomex through this article!

Features of pineapple
Pineapple is also known by many other names such as pineapple fruit, pineapple fruit, plum tree fruit. The scientific name of pineapple is Ananas comosus, which is native to South America. Pineapple is a fruit that is grown in many humid tropical areas such as Vietnam, Taiwan, Philippines, Hawaii, Brazil, Mexico, Cuba, etc. In addition, canned pineapple is also exported.

Exporting pineapples
When ripe, pineapple will gradually turn from green to yellow
Pineapple is cylindrical or slightly rounded with many pineapple eyes. A pineapple will range from 150-200 pineapple eyes.

Currently in Vietnam pineapple is divided into 3 main types of pineapple: Queen pineapple, Cayen pineapple, and Spanish pineapple.

Pineapple Queen
Queen pineapple, whose English name is Queen, is commonly known as thorny pineapple or thorny pineapple. Hoang Hau pineapple is a pineapple variety grown mainly in Vietnam. Queen Pineapple is small in size and weighs only 500-900g. To distinguish Hoang Hau pineapple from other pineapple varieties on the market, just look at the leaves of the pineapple tree. The leaf margin has many spines and the leaf plate is quite narrow, hard and has white veins running parallel to the fish. When ripe pineapple eyes are convex and the eye density is very tight and thick, the pineapple shape is quite elongated, when ripe, it has a fragrant aroma, the pineapple flesh is very yellow, sweet and delicious, not sour.

Pineapple Cayen
Cayen pineapple is also known by many names such as honey pineapple, stupid pineapple, pineapple without thorns. The weight of Cayen pineapple is quite large from 1.5-2kg. Unlike the queen pineapple, pineapple flesh has an ivory color, a lot of sweet juice, so it is often grown to be processed into juice, syrup, and jam. Cayen pineapple has a very large eye size, the density of pineapple eyes is quite sparse when ripe, it will gradually turn from green to yellow…

Exporting pineapples
Pineapple is also known as pineapple fruit, pineapple fruit
Spanish pineapple
Spanish pineapple is also known as Khom Son because the red pineapple flower when ripe has a dark red color completely different from other pineapples on the market. Spanish pineapple has a weight of 700-1kg / fruit when ripe, the yellow flesh is quite sour and fibrous.

HS Code for exporting pineapples
Goods when exporting or importing will have different tax and fee policies as well as different regulations. However, each item will have a different HS code.

HS code when exporting pineapple is 08043000. Enterprises can look up the HS code of agricultural products to be exported on the website of Vietnam Customs.

Standards when exporting pineapple
In order to export pineapples to the European market or to any market in the world, the following criteria must be met:

Pineapple exports need to be intact, pineapple may or may not have a crown depending on the agreement between the seller and the buyer
Pineapple must be intact with no signs of being crushed or damaged
Pineapple must always be clean without any foreign objects on the surface of the pineapple
Pineapple does not suffer from pests
Pineapple meat is not damaged by pests or preservatives
Pineapple looks fresh
Pineapple must ensure humidity according to regulations
The smell is not abnormal.
Exporting pineapples
People harvest pineapple for export
The process of harvesting and preserving pineapples for export
Step 1: When exporting pineapples, when harvesting, you need to choose those with signs of ripening that gradually change from green to yellow with a ratio of 1/4 fruit, ie the maturity reaches 75-80%. To avoid direct sunlight affecting fruit quality and color, there will be regulations to harvest pineapple in the early morning or late afternoon.

Step 2: Pineapple stalks must be trimmed to only 1-2cm in length to avoid rubbing together when transporting. Remove damaged or crushed fruit. Use a brush or specialized tool with a very small percentage of FC101 to remove insects on pineapple skin.

Step 3: Pineapple removed insects will be drained. In order to remove residues and completely clean the fungus after harvesting, pineapple will be treated with PERSANMAX solution at the rate of 1 liter of PERSANMAX mixed with 100-200 liters of water in a specified time of 1 minute.

Step 4: In order for the pineapple to have a beautiful glossy color and keep the color fresh, it will be dipped in the pineapple wax solution for 1 minute.

Step 5: Pineapple is drained and canned according to the individual requirements of each customer

Exporting pineapples
Pineapple can be used to make many dishes
Pineapple after canning will be kept cold in a cold storage with a temperature of 7 degrees C with a humidity of 95%, then waiting to be packed in export containers. The shelf life of pineapple is 1 month and 15 days. Besides, you can also learn more about how to export cantaloupe | Hs code and the most detailed harvesting and preservation process.

Necessary documents when launching pineapple export market
When exporting pineapple or any agricultural product to foreign countries, it is necessary to meet the necessary documents and procedures such as:

Documents required when carrying out procedures for exporting pineapple
Foreign trade contract