Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency says Europe offers strong market potential for Taiwan’s tropical offering
Taiwan has received approval from the EU to export jujubes, dragon fruit and lychees, according to a report from the Taiwan Times.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency told the publication it had received formal approval on 19 February after lengthy negotiations. It added that the decision was expected to expand Taiwanese fruit producers’ access to high-end European markets.
“As fruit production in the EU is dominated by temperate varieties, tropical fruits such as jujubes, dragon fruit and lychees are rarely cultivated locally,” the agency said. “Given their premium quality and distinctive flavour, they have strong market potential in Europe.”
The expanded access could support ongoing growth for Taiwan’s modest export trade.
According to ministry data, Taiwan exported 126 tonnes of lychees last year, valued at US$1.48mn. Japan was the leading market, accounting for 102 tonnes, with the remaining volume shipped to New Zealand, Hong Kong, the US and Australia.
Taiwan’s jujube exports totalled 103 tonnes in 2025 reaching a value of US$514,000. Key markets included China, Hong Kong, Canada and Japan.
Dragon fruit exports reached 143 tonnes and a value of US$506,000 last year, with Hong Kong, Japan and Canada the main recipients.
