"Year of the Ox" is full of energy! Chinese New Year consumption boosts exports from many countries to China

During the 2021 Spring Festival Golden Week, China experienced a 28.7% year-on-year increase in retail and catering sales, reaching 8,210 100 million yuan, with imported goods enjoying strong consumer preference. The surge in pork and chicken imports from countries like Finland and Thailand is notable, alongside the growth in imports of dragon fruit, dairy products, and other items from Vietnam. Air New Zealand started a direct cargo flight between Guangzhou and Christchurch, New Zealand, to transport seafood and fruit. The article highlights the dynamic growth in China's agricultural imports, with a record high in total annual import-export value and a significant increase in imported food and agricultural products, positioning China as the world's largest importer of agricultural goods. The third CIIE's food and agricultural products exhibition saw substantial participation, indicating a robust market with potential for more international engagement in the Chinese agricultural sector.