Pomelo season, cartons and container loading from Vietnam
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Short answer. Vietnamese green-skin pomelo is most plentiful from Mid-Autumn to the end of the year. It ships by sea in 13–15 kg cartons, about 1,400–1,600 per 40' reefer on 20 pallets, at 12 °C, and keeps 6–8 weeks. Air lots use 8–10 kg cartons, from 100 cartons. All figures are indicative.
When is pomelo available?
Green-skin pomelo is plentiful from Mid-Autumn, in September, to the end of December. In other months supply is limited, and availability is confirmed with each quotation.
How is it packed?
| Item | Sea | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | 13–15 kg net, about 7–12 fruit by size code | 8–10 kg net |
| Cartons per pallet | About 70–80 | Not applicable |
| Per 40' reefer | About 1,400–1,600 cartons on 20 pallets, about 19–21 t | From 100 cartons per shipment |
Fruit is netted or wrapped in ventilated corrugated cartons on ISPM 15 pallets. The English label states the product, class, size, net weight, lot code, packing date and registered packing-house code. The exact count is confirmed with the packing house in the quotation.
Which reefer settings apply?
12 °C, plus or minus 2 °C, at 90–95 % relative humidity; the range is 12–14 °C depending on variety, maturity and voyage length. Storage life is 6–8 weeks.
How long is the voyage from Cat Lai?
| Port | Days at sea (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 2–3 |
| Port Klang, Malaysia | 3–5 |
| Busan, South Korea | About 8 |
| Jebel Ali, UAE | 13–18, via transhipment |
| Vancouver, Canada | About 20 |
| US West Coast | About 20–25 |
| Rotterdam, Netherlands | About 30 |
The longest route listed, about 30 days, fits inside the 6–8 week storage life. Treatment and documents depend on the destination; any treatment a market requires is arranged per lot at facilities approved by that country.
Frequently asked questions
How many fruit are in a carton?
About 7–12 in a 13–15 kg carton, depending on the size code.
What is the smallest air order?
100 cartons of 8–10 kg. The forwarder confirms the chargeable weight.
How is the price quoted?
In USD per carton, with USD per kg alongside, in the quotation only.
To choose a variety, see Da Xanh and Năm Roi compared. Full specifications are on the Da Xanh pomelo page and the pomelo overview page; to order, use the pomelo quotation form.
Last reviewed 12 November 2026 by VIET FARM EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED, Ho Chi Minh City. Figures come from our pomelo specifications; they are indicative and confirmed with each quotation.