Philippine media said China has yet to resume imports of Philippine bananas every week millions of boxes of goods backlog

ccording to the Philippines, "abs-cbn news network reported on May 24, the Philippine banana industry is facing a" will to explode the situation, because they do not know how to deal with the weekly backlog of 1.2 million containers of bananas. Previously, these bananas are exported to China, but began earlier this month, China closed the door to imports of Philippine Cavendish bananas.
Philippine banana cultivation and export of the Association of person in charge of Stephen, 23, • a • Antti hot, so far, no any Chinese importers sound to re-conduct the normal course of business between the Philippine banana exporters.
Prior to the Office of the President of the Philippines said 40 with a Philippine banana container is allowed to enter the Chinese market, but this Antti hot, a few days ago a departure from Davao, Philippines cargo ship contains bananas "by the Chinese authorities refused ".
Reported that in early May that found in the Philippines container fruit pest, and has since suspended the import of bananas from the Philippines. If the Chinese continue to do so, the Philippine banana shelf life will be greatly affected.
"The Chinese market is still open, but our importers tell us it is best not now shipping, the port is now very crowded, there is a long list of vessels waiting for clearance to dock." He told reporters, "Now the biggest problem is that how to dispose of 1.2 million boxes of bananas, which only is the Davao region weekly exports to China amount. "
Philippine banana industry throughout the year for China and other countries export, but starting next month, is the real peak of the Philippine fruit. Is not until then that we should calculate how many people are unemployed. "Said Antti hot.