China has imported 22 tonnes of avocados from South Africa to Shanghai, marking the country's first avocado imports from the region. The import enjoyed swift customs clearance, attributed to China's streamlined procedures for agricultural imports from Africa. Some of the avocados will be showcased at the upcoming China International Import Expo. In the first eight months of 2024, China imported various agricultural products from Africa, valued at 28.47 billion yuan, marking a 4.8% increase from the previous year.