China is open to Red Delicious apples from Washington. Whereas Red Delicious can be shipped direct to major markets in China, Gala and Granny Smith apples reach China through the gray market via Hong Kong. Gala and Granny Smith apples grown in Washington State remain officially excluded from China. The market is open only for Washington Red and Golden Delicious apples, and for years our industry has struggled with requesting full access to China for all Washington apple varieties due to possible repercussion from the unpredictable Chinese government. China and Hong Kong combined are the fourth-largest export market for ­Washington […]