China imports dried chilies from Rwanda for the first time

Dried Whole Chili Pepper

China

Rwanda

Published Aug 7, 2021

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On August 4, Changsha Customs issued an entry cargo inspection and quarantine certificate for 200 kilograms of dried chili peppers from Rwanda, Africa. It is reported that this is China’s first import of African dried chili products. The integrated customs clearance method declares imports to Changsha Customs and clears them smoothly at the Guangzhou Baiyun Airport port.

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China has the largest chilli consumer group in the world, and the import demand for dried chillies is large. According to customs statistics, the country imported 119,900 tons of dried chillies in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 45.55%. Rwanda’s climate is suitable for chilli planting and can be produced in one year. 2-3 seasons, and the cost advantage is obvious. This batch of dried chili imports is the first African non-resource-based product that Hunan has promoted access after the first China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in 2019. At the expo, relevant Hunan enterprises and Rwandan enterprises reached an intention to purchase dried chilies. Immediately submitted an application for the export of pepper to China. Under the guidance of the General Administration of Customs, Changsha Customs actively coordinated with other directly affiliated customs to promote the access process of Rwandan dried peppers, carried out pest risk analysis, and set up food and ...

Source: Ciie