<strong>China: Zhejiang Jiaxing Exported 8 Tons Red Sun-cured Tobacco to Macau</strong>

Source from:  TobaccoChina Online 05/15/2014

Recently, one batch of red sun-cured tobacco of Tongxiang area in Zhejiang exported to Macau again after four years after quarantine inspection by Zhejiang Jiaxing Inspection and Quarantine Bureau. This batch of red sun-cured tobacco is one local tobacco variety of Tongxiang, and it is produced and stored on traditional processes, and the total number is 8 tons, the value is USD 71000, and the unit price of red sun-cured tobacco per ton up nearly 80% compared with four years ago.

Tongxiang red sun-cured tobacco is one of traditional local agricultural products in tongxiang for the last 400 years. The red sun-cured tobacco is used for wrapper and filler in cigars, and cut tobacco for blended cigarettes and chewing tobacco. It is reported that the 8 tons export red sun-cured tobacco is mainly used for common cigarette silk for Macao aboriginal.

The red sun-cured tobacco is a characteristic agricultural product, and has a broad prospect of export and domestic sales, and the inspection and quarantine department has been paid great attention to protect and support the development and export of the local characteristic agriculture products. Enditem