Jinyeong in Gimhae City, Gyeongnam, a region renowned for its sweet persimmons, will export the 'Taechu' variety of sweet persimmons to Thailand, following previous exports of regular sweet persimmons.
On September 25, Gimhae City held the first export shipment ceremony for Taechudan Gam harvested this year in Jinyeong at the Gyeongnam Sweet Persimmon Horticultural Cooperative's Distribution Center in Bonsan-ri, Jinyeong-eup, Gimhae City.
The total volume of Taechudan Gam exported to Thailand on this first shipment was 405 kilograms, valued at approximately 3,000 US dollars.
The first export shipment ceremony of "Taechudan Gam" from Jinyeong, Gimhae City, Gyeongnam to Thailand was held. Photo by Gimhae City
According to the city, Taechudan Gam is an early-ripening variety with a crisp texture similar to that of a pear, a thin skin, and no astringency, making it possible to eat the fruit with the skin on. It is also harvested earlier than regular sweet persimmons.
Rich in vitamins A and C as well as tannins, it is known to be effective for fatigue recovery and boosting immunity.
Each year, sweet persimmons from Jinyeong, Gimhae are exported to more than 10 countries, including Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia. In 2024 alone, the total export volume reached 1,230 tons, valued at 2.27 million US dollars.
A city official stated, "Starting with this first shipment, we plan to expand exports to countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. By producing high-quality sweet persimmons and expanding exports, we aim to increase local farmers' incomes and contribute to the revitalization of agricultural exports."
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