Longan output of the province is expected to reach more than 70,000 tonnes in 2020. Of which, about 57,000 tonnes is for domestic consumption and 7,900 tonnes for export. The main export markets are China, Australia, the Republic of Korea, and Japan.
Son La has over 17,000ha of longan for harvest this year, mainly in the districts of Song Ma, Mai Son, Yen Chau, and Muong La.
In the long run, the province will continue to maintain and expand the area for producing longan, which applies safe production processes for export, studies and applys science and technology to spread crops, extends harvest time, and improves product quality and value.
