Current Situation and Common Challenges of Preserved Fruits Export Market

In 2026,the preserved fruits export market shows obvious regional demand divergence: Thailand and Malaysia in Southeast Asia,with hot and humid climates,have an 8% annual increase in demand for sweet and sour appetizing preserved fruits; Germany and the Netherlands in the EU prefer low-sugar,additive-free preserved fruit products,with an annual demand growth rate of 12%.At the same time,trade policy adjustments for preserved fruits in various countries have also caused many troubles for export enterprises.

Manager Tan has worked with many local Shanghai preserved fruit manufacturers.Last year,one manufacturer specializing in dried mangoes exported goods to Germany but failed to notice Germany’s 2026 "preserved fruits import pre-declaration system".They submitted the declaration only after the goods arrived at the port,causing a 7-day delay and nearly 20,000 yuan in demurrage fees.Similar situations occurred in the Thai market: in 2026,Thailand reduced the preserved fruits import tariff from 12% to 8%,but required electronic certificates of origin marked with raw material origins.Many enterprises not only failed to enjoy the tariff preferences due to non-compliant documents,but were also asked to resubmit materials.

Core Value of Zhongshen Preserved Fruits Export Agency

As a local Shanghai agency with over 20 years of experience in the foreign trade industry,Zhongshen has already laid out plans in advance for the 2026 policy changes in preserved fruits export.Mr.An,who is in charge of the company’s preserved fruits agency business,mentioned: "We are not just doing simple document processing.Instead,we customize full-process agency solutions based on each customer’s product characteristics and target country policies—for example,for preserved fruits exported to Malaysia,we must connect with halal certification bodies in advance to ensure that electronic documents meet the upload requirements of local designated platforms."

Core Service Modules and Response Plans

1.Document Preparation: Accurately Match Target Country Policies

Document requirements for preserved fruits export vary by country,and the 2026 policy adjustments have left many enterprises confused.Take Thailand as an example: it requires electronic certificate of origin + paper copy for preserved fruits export,and the raw material origin (such as Zhejiang,Guangdong) must be marked; pesticide residue testing must cover 15 newly added indicators (such as imidacloprid residue limit ≤0.05mg/kg).

Zhongshen’s response plan is: update document templates six months in advance,connect with the commodity inspection bureau to upgrade testing items,and ensure that each batch of documents,from raw material origin marking to pesticide residue testing,meets Thailand’s latest requirements.Manager Tan’s team has also established a document pre-review mechanism,which completes the review within 24 hours after the customer submits the materials,points out discrepancies and assists in modifications,to avoid order rejection due to document issues.

2.Customs Clearance Agency: Targeted Solutions for Regional Barriers

Customs clearance barriers vary significantly across different markets.The table below summarizes the core policies of major target markets in 2026 and Zhongshen’s responses:

Target Market	2026 Core Policy Requirements	Common Risk Points	Zhongshen’s Response Plan
Thailand	Electronic certificate of origin + raw material origin marking; 15 newly added pesticide residue testing items	Order rejection due to non-compliant documents; Failure to enjoy tariff preferences	Update templates in advance,connect with commodity inspection bureau to upgrade testing; Assign dedicated staff to review documents
Germany	Submit pre-declaration 3 days before goods arrive at port; Component analysis report (including additive instructions)	Pre-declaration delay; Non-compliant components	Establish pre-declaration green channel; Complete declaration 3 days in advance; Review component reports
Malaysia	Electronically upload halal certification to designated platforms; Provide order proof for tariff reduction	Failed certification upload; Delay in tariff preference application	Connect with designated platforms,assign dedicated staff to handle uploads; Prepare order proof materials in advance

Mr.An gave an example: last year,a customer exported low-sugar dried bayberries to Germany.Zhongshen completed the pre-declaration 3 days in advance and reviewed the component analysis report (confirmed that the sulfur dioxide content was ≤0.01g/kg).The goods completed customs clearance within 24 hours after arrival at the port,which was half the industry average time.

3.Foreign Exchange Receipt & Payment and Settlement: Avoid Exchange Rate Fluctuation Risks

In 2026,RMB exchange rate fluctuations have intensified,and many preserved fruits export enterprises have lost profits due to improper foreign exchange settlement timing.Zhongshen’s foreign exchange service team will provide settlement suggestions based on the customer’s export amount and the exchange rate trend of the target country’s currency (such as Thai baht,Euro).For example,for customers exporting to Thailand with an order amount of more than 1 million Thai baht,the team will suggest settling when the exchange rate fluctuations are stable to avoid losses caused by exchange rate declines.

In addition,Zhongshen can also assist customers in completing the compliance procedures for foreign exchange receipt and payment to ensure timely arrival of funds.Manager Tan mentioned that they have established green payment and receipt channels with multiple banks,reducing the foreign exchange arrival time by 2-3 days compared to ordinary enterprises.

4.Export Tax Refund: Improve Refund Speed

Export tax refund for preserved fruits is an important profit source for enterprises,but in 2026,tax authorities have stricter reviews of refund materials,requiring complete documents such as preserved fruits production batch records,raw material purchase invoices,export customs declarations.Many enterprises have delayed tax refunds due to incomplete materials,with the longest delay reaching 3 months.

Zhongshen’s tax refund team will assist customers in organizing materials in advance to ensure that each item meets tax requirements.Mr.An’s team once helped a customer complete the tax refund within 15 days after submitting the materials,which is 10 days faster than the industry average speed.Its key measures include:

• Remindcustomerstopreparerefundmaterialsonemonthinadvancetoavoidomissions
• EstablishfastcommunicationchannelswithShanghaitaxauthoritiestohandleissuesduringthereviewinatimelymanner
• Adoptelectronicdocumentsubmissiontoreducethecirculationtimeofpaperdocuments

Choose Zhongshen’s Customized Services

Whether it is small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in traditional preserved fruits or large manufacturers focusing on low-sugar candied fruits,Zhongshen can customize exclusive agency solutions based on their product characteristics and target country policies.Manager Tan said: "We will first understand the customer’s preserved fruit products (such as whether they contain additives,raw material origins) and target markets (such as Southeast Asia or the EU),and then adjust the service process targetedly—for example,for preserved fruits exported to Malaysia,we will connect with halal certification bodies one month in advance to ensure the validity of the certification; for products exported to Germany,we will review the component analysis report in advance to avoid customs clearance delays."

If you are troubled by policy changes,customs clearance efficiency or refund speed for preserved fruits export,you may contact Zhongshen’s professional team,who will provide full-process foreign trade agency solutions according to your needs.