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cent, the highest in the selected fruit category. The production of mango in
2017 was 16,912.6 tonnes, decreased from 17,429.7 tonnes in 2016. Likewise,
imports grew by 23.1 percent (2017; 52,751.5 tonnes & 2016; 42,843.1 tonnes).
Exhibit2: Imports for selected fruits, 2013 -2017

300,000 Watermelon
Rambutan
250,000 Banana
Pineapple
200,000 Mangosteen
Mango
150,000 Coconut
Guava
100,000 Sweet corn
Durian
50 ,000 Jackfruit
Papaya
- Starfruits
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

SSR for pineapple is also high at 106.3 per cent while IDR pineapple is only
0.7 per cent. This is supported by the statement that Sarawak is aiming to
become a major pineapple producer of the country through a commercial
pineapple cultivation initiative at Tanjung Manis Halal Hub, operated by
Saramanis Sdn Bhd. The success of the company as a pioneer in the project
proved that pineapple plants in Tanjung Manis not only expand but also
provide job opportunities to locals as well as intend to venture downstream
industries through the participation of local residents. Furthermore, it is
anticipated that the export of pineapples to Hong Kong will be realized in
September and will increase the downstream pineapple industry by
encouraging the participation of locals through contract farming programs.
Round cabbage most likely the popular vegetable category as it shows the
highest per capita consumption of 5.4 per cent which mean indirectly every
person consumed 5.4 kilograms round cabbage per year. Supply of round
cabbage recorded 41.8 per cent, dropped from 61.3 percent in 2016. Due to
the reduced of supply, as an alternative measure, round cabbage imports have
increased (IDR; 58.7 per cent compared to 39.2 per cent the previous year) to
meet domestic needs.

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