**Exporting mangosteen from Indonesia to China means registering your orchard and packhouse with Barantan and China’s GACC under Decree 248, grading fruit by count per kilogram, moving it through a reefer cold chain, and clearing phytosanitary checks. Fresh manggis runs roughly USD 2-3.5/kg FOB, indicative per 2026 and moving with harvest, grade and season.**
China is the number-one destination for Indonesian mangosteen (manggis, Garcinia mangostana). Bali’s exports to China jumped several-fold in the month before Lunar New Year in early 2026, with Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and some Middle East and Europe demand behind it. This pillar maps the full journey so you can see where your fruit, your paperwork and your money go.
On this page
- Compliance: [GACC registration for mangosteen](/gacc-registration-mangosteen-exporter/) · [OKKPD packhouse registration](/okkpd-packhouse-registration/) · [Phytosanitary certificate (OPTK-free)](/phytosanitary-certificate-mangosteen/)
- Product & grade: [Grading Super vs standard vs FAQ](/mangosteen-grading-super-standard/) · [Harvest season calendar](/mangosteen-harvest-season-calendar/)
- Logistics & price: [Reefer cold chain](/mangosteen-cold-chain-reefer/) · [FOB price per kg](/mangosteen-fob-price-per-kg/) · [Bali packhouse network](/bali-mangosteen-packhouse-network/)
- Destinations: [Export to China](/export-mangosteen-to-china/) · [Singapore & Malaysia](/mangosteen-export-singapore-malaysia/)
- Deep dives: [Decree 248 explained](/blog/gacc-decree-248-explained/) · [Lunar New Year demand spike](/blog/china-lunar-new-year-mangosteen-demand/) · [Latex stain & cosmetic defects](/blog/mangosteen-latex-stain-cosmetic-defects/) · [Loading a reefer container](/blog/reefer-container-loading-mangosteen/)
What does China require before your first shipment?
Under China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) Decree No. 248, in force since 1 January 2022 and notified to the WTO on 12 April 2021, overseas food producers, processors and storage facilities must be registered before their product reaches China. Registration runs through the China International Trade Single Window and the CIFER platform (cifer.singlewindow.cn).
Registration numbers come in types. GACC-2 for overseas exporters is an 18-digit number starting “YA”; GACC-1 for overseas producers is an 18-digit number starting “C”; GACC-5 for the product listing uses a 13-digit HS-CIQ code. These numbers must appear on labels and export documents, normally renew every five years, and standard review takes 20 to 60 business days.
One change matters. From 5 September 2024, under GACC Announcement 2024 No. 105, overseas exporters can no longer apply directly and must entrust a GACC-authorized Chinese agent (CRA) using a China Electronic Port key.
How do you register your orchard and packhouse in Indonesia?
Fresh mangosteen sits inside the mangosteen export protocol agreed between Indonesia and China. Fruit must come from orchards registered with Barantan (Badan Karantina Pertanian) and GACC that implement SOP, GAP and IPM under the Directorate General of Horticulture. It must then be processed at a packhouse registered by OKKPP (central) or OKKPD (regional) and verified by Barantan under that protocol.
On the food-safety side, BPOM issued a “Manual pendaftaran perusahaan ke GACC.” Companies email peredaranpangan@pom.go.id with the subject “Pendaftaran GACC,” supplying a 10-digit HS Code and a 3-digit CIQ Code, then register products in CIFER after BPOM issues an account.
| Stage | Authority | What it produces |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard listing | Barantan + GACC | Registered kebun running SOP, GAP, IPM |
| Packhouse approval | OKKPP / OKKPD, verified by Barantan | Registered packhouse under export protocol |
| Company registration | BPOM → CIFER | GACC account + product listing |
| Per-shipment clearance | Karantina | Phytosanitary certificate (OPTK-free) |
Documents that travel with the cargo include registered-packhouse OKKPD approval, the phytosanitary/quarantine certificate, GAP records, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and size-grading against strict cosmetic standards.
How is mangosteen graded for export?
Grading is by fruit-count per kilogram. Super grade runs around 10 fruit per kg (large, blemish-free, cut for China protocol); smaller grades run 15 to 20 fruit per kg. Buyers also judge latex (getah) staining, cracks, and ripeness. Fruit must not be rotten or cracked and must be free from China’s target pests: fruit flies, mealybugs, ants and mites. Any brix, size or OPTK-free claim should come from batch inspection or a COA, not a brochure.
What will it cost, and what is FOB versus CIF?
FOB (Free On Board) covers your fruit loaded at an Indonesian port; CIF adds sea freight and insurance to the destination. The band below is FOB indicative per 2026 and moves with panen, grade and season. China wholesale landed prices run higher and are not our FOB quote.
| Grade | Typical size | FOB indicative (per 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Premium / Super | large, ~10 fruit/kg | USD 2.8-3.8/kg (rare lots near USD 4) |
| Standard export (A) | mid-size, blemish-light | USD 2.2-3.0/kg |
| FAQ / lower grade | smaller, 15-20 fruit/kg | USD 1.5-2.5/kg |
The practical working range is about USD 2-3.5/kg FOB. Final quotes confirm grade, size, destination and MOQ. Typical MOQ runs 1 to 3 MT, scaling to a reefer container of roughly 10 to 25 MT, packed in 5, 8 or 10 kg cartons. Cold chain runs from farm through pre-cooling and reefer transit via Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) or Denpasar logistics to Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Hong Kong. National harvest is Nov-Mar, regionally variable across Jabar, Sumbar, Sumut and Bali.
How booking a quote works
- Share your brief. Destination port, target grade (Super/A/FAQ), volume in MT, and timing against the Nov-Mar season.
- We map supply. We match your brief to registered orchards and an OKKPD packhouse, and flag protocol and document lead times honestly.
- You get an indicative FOB. A dated quote by grade and size, with what still depends on batch inspection.
- Sample and inspection. Grading, cosmetic and (where needed) COA checks before you commit to a container.
- Load and ship. Reefer booking, phytosanitary and export documents, then tracking to your port.
Get a real mangosteen export quote
Ready to price a container or test a sample lot? Talk to the Bali Premium Trip desk. Send your destination, grade and volume and you get a dated, grade-specific indicative FOB within a 24-working-hour SLA. We cannot guarantee passing China protocol, quarantine or customs — those depend on inspection — but we will map the real path.
- WhatsApp: (https://wa.me/6281128590000)
- Email: sales@balipremiumtrip.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need GACC registration to export mangosteen to China?
Yes. Under GACC Decree 248, in force since 1 January 2022, overseas food facilities must be registered before shipping to China. For mangosteen, your orchard and packhouse register through Barantan and GACC’s CIFER system. Since 5 September 2024, under Announcement 2024 No. 105, exporters apply through a GACC-authorized Chinese agent rather than directly.
How long does GACC registration take for a mangosteen packhouse?
GACC’s standard review runs 20 to 60 business days once your file is complete, and registrations normally renew every five years. Before that, your orchard needs Barantan and GACC listing with SOP, GAP and IPM, and your packhouse needs OKKPD approval verified by Barantan under the export protocol, which adds lead time.
What pests must Indonesian mangosteen be free of for China?
Under the agreed export protocol, fruit must be free of China’s target quarantine pests: fruit flies, mealybugs, ants and mites. Each mangosteen must also be free of rot and cracks and meet strict cosmetic standards. Passing depends on batch inspection and a phytosanitary certificate, which cannot be guaranteed in advance.
What is the minimum order to export mangosteen to China?
Typical minimum order runs 1 to 3 metric tonnes, scaling up to a full reefer container of roughly 10 to 25 MT. Fruit ships in 5, 8 or 10 kg cartons through Tanjung Perak, Tanjung Priok or Denpasar logistics. Final volume depends on grade, season and destination port.