FRESH LONGAN

FRESH LONGAN (WHOLE WITH STEM) :

Main Export Varieties

• Hung Yen Cage Longan: Golden-brown skin, thick crisp white flesh, delicately sweet, small seed
• Xuong Com Vang Longan (Tien Giang): Extra-thick flesh, intense sweetness, low juice
• Edor Longan (Son La, Dong Thap): Distinctive aroma, crunchy flesh
• Purple Longan (Bac Giang): Light purple flesh, mild sweet taste

Harvest Seasons

• Early crop: 20 Jun – 15 Jul
• Main crop (Hung Yen, Son La): 20 Jul – 25 Aug
• Late crop: 25 Aug – 20 Sep → Total season: Late June to September

Export Quality Standards

• ≥90% uniform golden-brown skin, no green or dark spots
• Thick, crisp white flesh, small seed, sweetness ≥19° Brix
• Fresh branches with green leaves, milky sap at stem
• Free from pests, cracks, and rot
• Fruit weight: 12–22 g/fruit
• Certifications: GlobalGAP, VietGAP, Phytosanitary, ISO 22000, BRC

Popular Sizes

• Size AAA: >20 g/fruit
• Size AA: 17–20 g/fruit
• Size A: 15–17 g/fruit
• Size B: 12–15 g/fruit

Packing

• 2kg / 3kg / 5kg carton boxes with ventilation holes + perforated PE bag
• Layered branches with moisture-absorbing paper
• Pallet: 200–350 cartons/pallet
• Or customized as per customer request

Loading Capacity – 40ft Reefer Container

• 16,000 – 20,000 kg (~18–22 tons)
• Equivalent to 1.2 – 1.6 million fruits

Storage & Transportation

• Temperature: 2–5°C
• Humidity: 90–95%
• SO₂ pads or MAP to prevent skin browning
• Shelf life: 25–35 days (with SO₂) | 15–20 days (without SO₂)