The Fruit Industry in

Nov. 2014

Dr. Julie C. L. SUN Taiwan Institute of Economic Research

www.biotaiwan.org.tw Introduction

 Taiwan locates in the subtropical and tropical area. There are mountains 4,000 meters above sea‐level.  Taiwan is known as “the Fruit Island”. The unique natural geographical attributes not only give Taiwan's fruits a distinctive flavor, but also enable temperate fruits such as apples, Asian pears, citrus and peaches to coexist with tropical fruits such as bananas, lychees, mangoes, papayas and pineapples.  The natural diversified weather and geographical conditions, trained experts and farmers on this island have kept on working diligently and made plenty accomplishments in the field of agricultural technology. Taiwan has established a reputation for the quality and varieties of the fruits it provides.

台灣經濟研究院 Taiwan Institute of Economic Research 1 www.biotaiwan.org.tw Fruit Production in Taiwan, 2013 Area harvested (184,351 ha) (ha/%) Production(2,675,642 m.t.) (tonnes/%)

Citrus, Other Fruits, Betel nut, Other fruits, 506,131, 19% Pear, 39,727, 22% 45,329 (25%) 615,599, 23% 5,770 (3%) Wax Apple, Pineapple, Guava, 99,526, 4% 413,465, 15% 7,082 (4%) Citrus, 25,581 (14%) Pear, 109,105, Banana, Pineapple, Mango, 291,292, 11% Banana, 4% Mango, 8,658 (5%) 16,352 (9%) 13,042( 7%) Papaya, 215,168, 8% Lichees, 118,822, 4% 11,333 ( 6%) Betel nut, , 124,054, 5% Guava, 11,477 ( 6%) 182,479, 7% Value (NT$ 87,803 million)(NT$ million/%) Citrus, Other fruits, 13,127, 15% 23,955, 27% Mangos, 9,181, 10% Betel nuts, 8,436, 10%

Guavas, Pineapples, 3,858, 4% Bananas, 8,009, 9% 6,522, 7% Asian Pears, 4,797, 5%

Grapes, Wax Apples, Source: COA, TIER, 2014 4,892, 6% 5,026, 6% 台灣經濟研究院 Taiwan Institute of Economic Research 2

www.biotaiwan.org.tw Fruits Import of Taiwan, 2013 Fruit import structure by country Import trends ($ million) ($ million/%) , Australia, Other 900.00 830.41 18.7, 2% 14.6, 2% Countries, 769.65 86.5, 10% 800.00 The Republic 672.33 700.00 of Korea, 22.4, 611.54 ,3% 22.9, 600.00 533.59 3% USA, 342.6, 500.00 Thailand, 41% 400.00 32.3, 4% 300.00 Mainland 200.00 , 58.8, New Zealand, 7% Chile, 103.4, 100.00 68.0, 8% 12% 0.00 Japan, 60.3, 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 7% Fruit import products ($ million/%)

Other fruits, Apple, 211.7, 229.9, 28% 25% Other citrus, Grape, 83.5, 20.5, 10% 2% Cherry , 72.0, Pear, Kiwi , 61.7, 9% 20.5, 2% 7% Walnut, 33.8, 4% Almonds, 45.8, 6% Peach, 51.0, 6% Source: COA, TIER, 2014 台灣經濟研究院 Taiwan Institute of Economic Research 3 www.biotaiwan.org.tw Fruits Export of Taiwan, 2013 Fruit export structure by country Export trends ($ million) 250.00 ($ million/%)

Other 190.9 Mainland 200.00 177.9 Countries, China, 162.3 53.5, 28% 57.5, 30% 150.00 141.7 110.1 Japan, 100.00 Republic of 30.4, 16% Korea, Hong Kong, 14.4, 8% 17.9, 9% 50.00

The United 0.00 States, 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 17.2, 9% Fruit export products ($ thousand/%) Mangos, Other citrus 17,745, 9% fruits , 12,505, 7% Bananas, 10,718, 6% Grapes, 9,950, 5%

Other Fruits, Pineapples, 123,639 5,900, 3% Lichees, 3,252, 2% Grapefruit, Ponkan, 2,982, 2% Pomelo, 2,547, 1% 1,702, 1% Source: COA, TIER, 2014 台灣經濟研究院 Taiwan Institute of Economic Research 4

www.biotaiwan.org.tw Current Status of Fruit Varieties in Taiwan

Guavas Jujubes  2 new variety has been registered  8 new varieties have been registered  1 new variety under review Integrated Pest Management for Jujube Improvement of Fruit management /Fertilizing management Development of Seedlessness Postharvest Storage Technology Postharvest procedure Fertilizing /Soil Management Farming Mechanization Export Orchard Control of Fruit fly etc. Niche Product Lychee (Litchi) Mangos  7 new varieties have been approved  3 new varieties have been approved  Rose Red  1 new variety under review Rose fragrance, rose-red color of  Summer Snow 17.4-20.2 Brix Strong and long lasting aroma Firm-fleshed Silky smooth flesh Easy to rep the peel of the aril from the suture, “Zipper” 12-15 Brix Late maturing  Honey Snow High content, 15-18 Brix, slightly aromatic

Source: TIER, 2014 台灣經濟研究院 Taiwan Institute of Economic Research 5