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Qingdao, a city with a population of over 10 million, is a major coastal city in Shandong Province and one of China’s most important port cities. The city serves as a leading hub for seafood processing, brewing, tree nut processing, wood processing...
This report lists major export certificates required by the government of China to export food and agricultural products to China. U.S. exporters are advised to monitor the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) system for updates and...
This report presents regulations and standards applicable to food and agricultural imports into China, including recent and pending changes to national food safety laws, standards, and import oversight measures. This report reviews key developments...
On March 24, 2026, China submitted a notification to the WTO under reference number G/TBT/N/CHN/2239, soliciting comments on the revised draft Regulation on the Listing Administration of Importers and Exporters of Imported Foods. The proposed entry...
On March 1, 2026, China lifted the 25 percent additional tariff on Canadian lobsters and snow crabs, reducing the import tariff for Canadian lobster to seven percent. In contrast, U.S. lobster exports to China remain subject to an effective tariff of...
At the Food and Hospitality China (FHC) 2025 trade show, the USA Pavilion welcomed 21 U.S. exporters, including two State Departments of Agriculture and four USDA Cooperators, resulting in $10 million in projected sales. The U.S. brand was further...
China was the world’s second largest importer of food and agricultural products in 2025, at $207.4 billion. It has a robust and dynamic food processing industry with more than 100,000 registered food processing companies. The food service sector grew...
Beijing’s economy reached $743 billion in 2025, supported by being China’s political and cultural capital with a highly educated population and international presence. The city remains a leading market for premium imported food, driven by competitive...
Although China is the world's largest market for alcoholic beverages, imported spirits currently account for a very small percent of domestic consumption. Younger adult consumers in China are a key target demographic for imported whiskey and brandy...
On February 24, 2026, China notified the WTO of the National Food Safety Standard for Prepared Dishes under reference number G/SPS/N/CHN/1358. This new draft standard stipulates the definitions for prepared dishes, food safety control measures...
China’s General Administration of Customs issued Announcement No. 27 (2026) providing supplemental guidance for the transition to Decree 280, which is set to become effective June 1, 2026. The notice identifies the specific “Catalogue” of imported...
On March 20, 2026, MARA released two documents for public comment related to its plant variety protection regulations. One document contains draft guidelines for determining Essentially Derived Varieties (EDVs), and the other document outlines...