🌍 The Global Demand for Chinese Lychee Is Rising
In recent years, lychee has moved from a niche tropical fruit to a high-demand premium category in many international markets. Consumers are no longer just buying fruit—they are buying freshness, origin, and eating experience.
China is the birthplace of lychee cultivation and remains the world’s most reliable source of premium-quality lychee. With ideal growing regions, centuries of cultivation knowledge, and modern export systems, Chinese orchards now serve buyers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and North America.
As a Chinese lychee orchard and direct exporter, we created this in-depth buying guide to help importers, wholesalers, retailers, and food brands make confident, profitable purchasing decisions.
🌳 Who We Are: A Chinese Lychee Orchard, Not a Trading Company
We are a grower-owned lychee orchard located in South China, managing the full process from flowering to overseas shipment.
🌱 Orchard Advantages
- 🍃 Self-owned planting base
- 👨🌾 Experienced orchard management team
- 🧪 Strict pesticide and sugar-level control
- 📦 Export-oriented grading & packing
- 🚢 Stable long-term international logistics partners
By working directly with an orchard, buyers gain traceability, consistency, and pricing transparency.
🍒 Understanding Chinese Lychee Varieties Before You Buy
Not all lychee varieties are suitable for export. Choosing the wrong variety can result in short shelf life, high loss rates, or weak market response.
📊 Popular Export Lychee Varieties
| Variety | Flavor Profile | Export Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Feizixiao | Sweet, juicy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Guiwei | Floral, honey-like | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Nuomici | Ultra-sweet, thick flesh | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
💡 Orchard Insight
For long-distance markets, flavor alone is not enough—skin strength and post-harvest stability are equally important.
☀️ Why Growing Region Matters More Than Many Buyers Think
Lychee quality is highly sensitive to microclimate and soil conditions.
🌍 Key Environmental Factors
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Sunlight | Sugar accumulation |
| Rainfall | Flesh texture |
| Soil minerals | Aroma depth |
Our orchards are located in a region with long sunshine hours, controlled rainfall, and slightly acidic soil, ideal for premium lychee development.
🔍 How Professional Buyers Evaluate Fresh Lychee Quality
Experienced buyers look beyond color and size. Orchard-level evaluation includes:
- 🍒 Skin elasticity
- 🌸 Natural aroma (not fermented)
- ⚖️ Flesh-to-seed ratio
- 💧 Juice clarity
👀 Visual Quality Checklist
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Skin color | Bright & uniform |
| Stem | Fresh green |
| Defects | Minimal |
📦 Export Packaging Designed for Shelf Life, Not Just Appearance
Packaging directly affects arrival quality and retail performance.
📦 Common Export Packing Options
| Type | Net Weight | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Foam box + ice gel | 2–5 kg | Air shipment |
| Carton + MAP bag | 5–10 kg | Sea freight |
| Retail clamshell | 250–1000 g | Supermarkets |
❄️ Cold chain control is maintained at 1–5°C throughout storage and transport.
🚢 Shipping Chinese Lychee: Choosing the Right Method
Different markets require different logistics strategies.
✈️ Air vs Sea Freight Comparison
| Method | Delivery Time | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
| Air freight | 2–5 days | High |
| Sea freight | 12–18 days | Medium |
🧠 Orchard Tip
We often recommend air shipment for first orders and optimized sea freight for repeat buyers.
📑 Export Documentation Buyers Should Expect
Reliable orchards provide complete and compliant paperwork.
📄 Standard Export Documents
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Plant health |
| Certificate of Origin | Customs clearance |
| Test Report | Food safety |
We prepare documents according to the destination country’s import regulations.
💰 What Determines the Price of Chinese Lychee?
Lychee pricing is dynamic and seasonal.
💵 Main Pricing Factors
| Factor | Influence |
|---|---|
| Variety | High |
| Harvest week | Very high |
| Packaging | Medium |
Early-season premium varieties generally command higher prices, while mid-season offers better price-performance balance.
🛒 Who Typically Buys Direct from Chinese Orchards?
Our direct buyers include:
- 🛒 Supermarket importers
- 🍎 Fresh fruit wholesalers
- 🏭 Food processing companies
- 🍹 Beverage brands
- 🛍️ Online fruit retailers
Direct orchard sourcing is especially attractive for buyers who value stable quality and long-term supply.
⭐ 15 Realistic Buyer Reviews from Global Markets
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Consistent sweetness and excellent appearance. Retail feedback was very positive.”
— Fruit Importer, Singapore
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
“The packaging was professional and well suited for air freight.”
— Distributor, Malaysia
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“We tested three suppliers. This orchard had the lowest damage rate.”
— Wholesaler, UAE
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Flavor profile matched premium expectations in our market.”
— Retail Buyer, Japan
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
“Good communication and fast harvest-to-shipment time.”
— Import Agent, South Korea
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Cold chain management exceeded our previous suppliers.”
— Supermarket Buyer, Australia
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Stable size grading made retail display easier.”
— Grocery Chain, Germany
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
“Slightly higher price, but quality justified it.”
— Fruit Trader, France
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Customers asked specifically for repeat stock.”
— Online Fruit Seller, UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Nuomici variety had exceptional sweetness.”
— Premium Food Store, Canada
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
“Sea shipment arrived fresher than expected.”
— Importer, Netherlands
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Orchard-level sourcing reduced our procurement risk.”
— Distributor, Saudi Arabia
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Professional export documents, no customs delays.”
— Import Company, Italy
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
“Very responsive during peak season.”
— Buyer, Thailand
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Strong long-term partner, not just a seller.”
— Wholesale Partner, Spain
🧠 Tips for First-Time Lychee Importers
✔ Start with one variety
✔ Avoid peak harvest congestion
✔ Confirm labeling requirements
✔ Plan promotional timing in advance
✔ Choose orchard-direct suppliers
🤝 Long-Term Supply & Custom Cooperation
We support:
- 📦 Private label packaging
- 📅 Seasonal supply contracts
- ⚖️ Custom grading standards
- 🚢 Mixed container loading
Our focus is long-term cooperation, not spot trading.
✅ Final Thoughts: Buying Chinese Lychee with Confidence
Chinese lychee offers unmatched advantages in flavor, variety, and production scale. When sourced directly from a professional orchard, buyers gain:
- 🌱 Authentic origin
- 📦 Export-ready quality
- 🚢 Reliable logistics
- 💼 Business stability
🍒 From our orchard to your market—fresh, safe, and consistent.
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