Xi’an San Qin Fruit Co., Ltd., based in Zhouzhi County, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China, is a vertically integrated agricultural enterprise specializing in the cultivation, packaging, and international export of fresh kiwifruit. Located in one of China’s most renowned kiwi production zones, the company leverages the region’s unique climate and fertile soils to deliver high-quality kiwifruit to both domestic and global markets. Zhouzhi County is widely recognized as the “Hometown of Chinese Kiwi,” accounting for over 40% of China’s total kiwifruit production.
Core Business and Mission
The core mission of Xi’an San Qin Fruit Co., Ltd. is to provide nutritious, sustainably grown, and export-grade kiwifruit by implementing advanced orchard management, scientific post-harvest handling, and integrated trade logistics. The company serves as both a grower and an exporter, offering full value-chain transparency from orchard to overseas buyer.
Product Portfolio
The company’s product range is centered on kiwifruit, with varietal specialization designed to meet seasonal and market-specific preferences:
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Green Pulp Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa)
- Varieties: Hayward and local Chinese green kiwi
- High in Vitamin C and fiber
- Preferred for firm texture and tart-sweet balance
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Golden Pulp Kiwi (Actinidia chinensis)
- Varieties: Jintao, Jinmei
- Smooth, yellow flesh with higher sugar content (°Brix ≥ 16)
- Targeted toward premium retail segments
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Red Pulp Kiwi
- Varieties: Donghong, Hongyang
- Unique appearance and higher antioxidant levels
- Seasonal availability and short shelf life make it ideal for air freight
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Kiwi Seeds
- Offered in bulk for nursery propagation or commercial orchard expansion
Fruits are graded and packaged in 3kg, 5kg, and 10kg cartons with sizing from 80g to 150g per piece depending on buyer specifications.
Specialization and Unique Selling Points
- Strategic Location: Located in Zhouzhi County, with ideal altitude (500–1,200m), ample rainfall, and day-night temperature variation that enhances fruit sweetness and firmness
- Full Vertical Integration: Owns and manages both orchards and packing operations
- Post-Harvest Management: Cold-chain capable, with pre-cooling, sorting, and ripening control systems
- Export-Ready Quality Control:
- Sugar content monitoring using refractometers
- Rigorous size and shape grading
- Disease and pest control under GAP protocols
The company also works closely with local agricultural cooperatives, expanding its sourcing network and ensuring volume scalability during peak season.
Production Scale and Infrastructure
- Orchard Area: 600+ mu (≈ 40 hectares) under direct management
- Partnered Farmer Network: 1,000+ mu (≈ 67 hectares) under contract
- Annual Output: Approx. 3,000–4,000 metric tons of kiwifruit
- Facilities:
- Sorting & grading lines
- Cold storage: 1,000+ tons capacity
- Export processing area with fruit brushing and waxing lines
- Seasonality:
- Harvest period: September to November
- Export window: September to March with cold storage
Export and Market Reach
Xi’an San Qin Fruit Co., Ltd. has steadily expanded its export activity over recent years, targeting both wholesale importers and high-end retail distributors.
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Key Export Markets:
- Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia
- Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia
- Eastern Europe: Russia, Kazakhstan
- Trial exports to Canada and Germany in progress
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Shipping Methods:
- Air freight for red and golden kiwi
- Sea freight with cold-chain for green kiwi
- Packaging tailored to market shelf-life and branding preferences
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HS Codes Used:
- 081050 – Fresh kiwifruit
Target Customers
- Fruit Importers and Distributors
- Retail Chains and Hypermarkets
- Fruit Export Trading Companies
- Foodservice and Juice Processors
- Nurseries (for kiwi seed buyers)
The company’s red and golden kiwi varieties are particularly suited to premium retail categories due to their color, sweetness, and novelty factor.
Capabilities
- OEM/Private Label Packaging
- Traceability System: Batch-level origin tracking
- Quality Reporting: °Brix, firmness, and pesticide residue test results upon request
- Export Documentation: Phytosanitary, packing list, certificate of origin, and COA
- Multilingual Sales Team: Mandarin, English, and Russian-speaking staff available
The company works with licensed freight forwarders and offers customs clearance support for new buyers.
Certifications and Compliance
While specific certifications are not listed publicly, typical regional compliance includes:
- China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Certification (CIQ)
- GAP-compliant orchard practices
- Local agricultural safety certifications
- Cold-chain SOP adherence for exported kiwifruit
Compliance documents are provided with all shipments as required by buyer markets.
Testimonials
“Their golden kiwifruit was a hit with our retail customers—excellent sugar level, clean packaging, and a long shelf life.”
— Distributor, Kuala Lumpur
“We’ve worked with San Qin for two years. They’ve always delivered fresh green kiwis in proper sizing and packaging for our retail SKUs.”
— Importer, Dubai
Achievements
- Annual export capacity exceeding 3,000 MT
- Expanded into 7 international markets within 5 years
- Introduced red pulp kiwi to UAE and Vietnam buyers (2023)
- Developed long-term partnerships with 20+ overseas clients
- Participated in regional produce expos and B2B buyer matchmaking in Southeast Asia
Xi’an San Qin Fruit Co., Ltd. continues to strengthen its presence in the global kiwifruit trade by investing in orchard technology, expanding into niche varieties, and delivering consistent, export-grade quality backed by regional agricultural excellence.