Cambodia's longan sales to China set for ‘five-fold’ hike: insider

A vendor in Koh Krabei village sells longan for 15,000-20,000 riel (US$3.75-5) per kilogramme, in the capital’s Chbar Ampov district on July 1. - PPP

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Longan exports to mainland China for the main 2023-2024 harvest season are expected to increase “five-fold” year-on-year, a key industry figure has claimed, following reports suggesting a total above 5,400 tonnes for about five of the previous season’s nine months.

Phot Saphanborey, “board director chief” of Pechenda Fruit Production PFP Co Ltd, a company that cleans, processes and packages agricultural products, defines the main annual harvest season as September to the following May.