Banned by China, Taiwan’s prized mangoes debut and sell out in Europe even with steep price tag The Irwin mango, once a top export for Taiwan, had been blocked from Chinese markets since 2023.
Beijing cited biosecurity concerns, but many saw it as an attempt to pressure Taipei economically. Taiwanese farmers and exporters have found an unexpected lifeline in European high end markets.
Taiwan's prized mangoes sold out quickly in Parisian stores like Galeries Lafayette at a staggering price of up to €99. 90 per kilogram.