茂名荔枝：“六个最”引领全球荔枝产业发展

Core Points - Maoming is recognized as the "World Capital of Lychee," being the largest quality lychee production base globally, showcasing the most extensive scale and superior quality in the lychee industry [2][3]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The lychee industry in Maoming is characterized by "six mosts": the longest history, the largest area, the highest yield, the most varieties, the best quality, and the most comprehensive industry [3][4]. - Maoming has a lychee planting history of over 2000 years, starting from the Qin Dynasty, with the lychee from Gaozhou becoming a tribute during the Tang Dynasty [12]. - The total output value of the lychee industry in Maoming exceeds 12 billion yuan, contributing significantly to the local economy [8][9]. Group 2: Production and Quality - The planting area for lychee in Maoming is approximately 1.42 million acres, ranking first in the country [14]. - Maoming's lychee production accounts for about 50% of Guangdong's total, 25% of the national total, and 20% of the global total, meaning one in every five lychees worldwide is produced in Maoming [15]. - There are 81 varieties of lychee cultivated in Maoming, with the premium variety "Bai Tang Ying" being particularly favored by consumers both domestically and internationally [16]. Group 3: Industry Development - Maoming has established a national modern agricultural industry park for lychee and several provincial-level parks, enhancing the overall development of the lychee industry [23][24]. - The region has over 500 lychee processing enterprises, processing more than 50,000 tons of lychee annually, and has seen the establishment of 34 logistics companies and 4,500 e-commerce businesses [30][31]. - The lychee industry in Maoming has been recognized with various awards, including being named an excellent case for high-value trademark brand construction in Guangdong [21][22]. Group 4: Future Prospects - The lychee harvest season is approaching, with early varieties expected to be available from late April to June [33][35]. - A 2025 procurement guide for Maoming lychee has been introduced, allowing buyers to access information on varieties, planting distribution, and sales conditions through QR codes [38][39].