First batch of Kiwiberries from New Zealand enter China

A batch of 324-kilogram kiwi berries imported from New Zealand arrived in Shanghai, Feb. 28, 2025. (Photo/China News Service)

(ECNS) -- A batch of 324-kilogram kiwiberries imported from New Zealand arrived in Shanghai on a cargo plane and completed custom clearance on Friday.

These fresh kiwiberries are the first to meet the stipulated phytosanitary requirements for entering the Chinese market since the implementation of a new protocol signed between China and New Zealand governments in June 2024.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport has enhanced efficiency in customs clearance and cold chain logistics, ensuring efficient transportation for quick delivery.

Shanghai experienced a peak in the import of both fresh and dried fruits, as well as nuts during the Spring Festival. In the first two months of this year, custom at the airport supervised over 4,100 metric tons of related imported goods.

As China's largest fruit import hub, the city's total imports of fresh and dried fruits and nuts reached 22.24 billion yuan ($3.05 billion), representing a year-on-year growth of 9.7 percent in 2024.