Assessment of economic feasibility for the export of Asian vegetables using industry case studies. The study applied a 'whole of supply chain' approach to the economic analyses of Asian vegetables for export. Overall, the analysis aimed to establish the cost of Asian vegetables landed at the export market port. In addition, the analysis provides a framework to measure costs, risks and returns, and also identifies factors requiring further evaluation in Business Plans at an enterprise level. The markets of Taiwan, Japan and Korea were not economically viable in the case-studies.
Lotus root is less of a commodity product.
Nevetheless, it appears to be a viable Australian export for Japan, but not in Taiwan. Burdock similarly, is a less well-known vegetable in Australia which appears to have significant market potential and economic viability for Japan and Korea. Daikon , as a fresh product is relatively common in Japan with significant market volumes. The freshmarket of Japan was not viable in the case-study and it would appear that the processed daikon market may be a more attractive market in Japan. Key factors identified as having a major influence upon the commercial viability of Asian vegetable exports include direct and indirect costs, marketable yield, packaging and transport, importers costs and returns and labour management.