Dragon Fruit Export to USA

The United States, with its large population base, represents an enormous and growing market for tropical produce. Dragon fruit is particularly well-suited for this market due to its light, cooling properties, appealing to a broad segment of health-conscious consumers. Exporting dragon fruit to the US addresses a significant demand within this wealthy population, which has a high propensity to spend on quality food and health-focused items.

Market intelligence indicates that dragon fruit is already a major player. Following coconut and pomelo, dragon fruit currently ranks as the third most imported fruit from Vietnam into the US, highlighting its established position and growth potential in this competitive environment

Primary Export Channels for Dragon Fruit to the US Market

The US market is generally segmented into three primary consumer channels, which dictate the shipping method and cargo volume:

Online Retail and Small Specialty Stores:

• This segment prioritizes fast delivery and premium quality.
• Logistics: Predominantly utilizes Air Freight to ensure optimal quality (short transit time, high quality, high price).
• Volume: Shipments are in smaller quantities, ranging from a few hundred kilograms to several tons.
• Strategy: Cargo is typically consolidated with other tropical fruits like mango, longan, rambutan, or star apple to offer retailers a diversified product mix.

Vietnamese and Chinese Ethnic Markets/Trade Centers:

• This channel requires a larger and more stable supply volume.
• Logistics: Primarily relies on Sea Freight, often using Less-than-Container Load (LCL) or Consolidated containers.
• Strategy: Dragon fruit is frequently co-loaded (consolidated) with coconut and pomelo to increase total volume. A key advantage is that both dragon fruit and pomelo often share similar irradiation treatment protocols, permitting co-loading. Coconut is an ideal pairing as it does not spoil easily, requiring only quarantine check at the irradiation facility before being loaded with dragon fruit.

Large Supermarket Chains (e.g., Costco, large retailers):

• This channel has the most rigorous quality and volume requirements.
• Logistics: Shipments are usually Full Container Load (FCL) in $40$-foot containers to maximize cost efficiency.
• Requirements: Dragon fruit must meet stricter quality control and compliance standards set by these major retail chains.
• Challenge: The long sea transit time (approx. $20-30$ days) necessitates a professional logistics team and a consistently high-quality supply source to maintain fruit integrity and freshness throughout the voyage.

Reference Product Samples and Packaging Specifications

Pre-processing and Irradiation Protocol

The preparation process for exporting dragon fruit to the US adheres to a strict regulatory flow:

• Farm Gate Sourcing: Standardized fruits are harvested from farms with an approved Growing Area Code (PAC) for the US market (e.g., Fruit95 Co., Code: AB.02.01.06.009 RED DRAGON FRUIT).

• Packing House Operations: Packing is carried out at a facility with a US-designated Packinghouse Code (PHC). This stage includes pre-processing, grading, sizing, washing, and final packaging.

• Quarantine Inspection: The cargo is transported to the irradiation facility for a mandatory Quarantine Inspection. This is a joint inspection conducted by Vietnamese authorities and the United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

• Irradiation and Shipping: Upon successfully passing the quarantine check, the fruit undergoes the irradiation process. Subsequently, the goods are loaded onto the designated carrier for shipment to the US.

• Documentation: Final steps involve issuing the Quarantine Application, the Phytosanitary Certificate (Phyto), and all other necessary export documentation.

Reference Price Quotation for US Dragon Fruit Export (January – June Annually)

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