FRESH LYCHEE (WHOLE WITH STEM)

FRESH LYCHEE (WHOLE WITH STEM) – EXPORT QUALITY

Main Export Varieties

• Luc Ngan Lychee (Bac Giang): Large fruit, bright red skin, thick crisp white flesh, delicately sweet
• Early Phu Chan (Bac Ninh): Early harvest, intense sweetness
• Thanh Ha Lychee (Hai Duong): Distinctive aroma, small seed
• U Hong Lychee (Hai Duong): Pinkish flesh, mild sweet flavor

Harvest Seasons

• Early crop: 20 May – 15 Jun
• Main crop (Luc Ngan, Thanh Ha): 15 Jun – 20 Jul
• Late crop: 20 Jul – 10 Aug → Total season: May to early August

Export Quality Standards

• ≥90% bright red skin, no green or dark spots
• Fresh branches with green leaves, milky sap at stem
• Thick, crisp white flesh, small seed, sweetness ≥18° Brix
• Free from pests, cracks, and stem rot
• Fruit weight: 18–28 g/fruit
• Certifications: GlobalGAP, VietGAP, Phytosanitary, ISO 22000, BRC

Popular Sizes

• Size AAA: >28 g/fruit
• Size AA: 24–28 g/fruit
• Size A: 20–24 g/fruit
• Size B: 18–20 g/fruit

Packing

• 2kg / 3kg / 5kg carton boxes with ventilation holes + perforated PE bag
• Layered 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 3.2 – 4 million fruits

Storage & Transportation

• Temperature: 1–3°C
• Humidity: 90–95%
• SO₂ pads or Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) to prevent browning
• Shelf life: 25–35 days (with SO₂) | 15–20 days (without SO₂)