An Overview of Fruits and Vegetables Trade of China

Abstract

China is the most populated country to produce fruits and vegetables in worldwide and China participating in global trade. Horticulture is the means of cash crops for farmers. Food demand is increasing in China with huge population and Chinese government is trying to meet the domestic demand through new agriculture polices. China’s participation in global trade represents that Chinese fruit and vegetables industry fasces international food security standards and increased inspection worldwide. The objective of this paper was to investigate the China’s trade situation and how food safety standards in the importing countries impact the exports of vegetables and fruits from China. This research paper discussed the historical and current situation of fruits and vegetables of China. The result shows that in the past Chinese agriculture was not enough but now their government is improving agriculture system and making policies, plans and programs. Now China adopts the Euro GAP system and participating in international market. Furthermore, China’s food safety standards also significantly effect on vegetables and fruits export.