TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan has exported its first batch of Wendan pomelos to Malaysia, marking a milestone for the country’s citrus industry, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency said Friday.
The 3,600-kilogram shipment passed Malaysian quarantine inspections on Thursday. The fruit cleared customs on Friday, opening a new market for Taiwan’s pomelos.
Wendan pomelos are already popular at home and abroad for their tender, juicy flesh and well-balanced sweet-and-sour flavor. Valued for both taste and nutrition, the fruit is exported to Japan, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Taiwan’s push to enter the Malaysian market began in 2023, when officials submitted detailed reports on cultivation, climate, pest management, and post-harvest handling. After nearly two years of negotiations and additional documentation, Malaysia finalized its quarantine requirements in November.
A member of the citrus family, Wendan pomelos are related to other pomelo varieties, including Thai pomelo and grapefruit. The fruit, which matures in September, has become one of Taiwan’s key economic crops, with annual harvests covering about 40 million square meters.
