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Statistics China Imports & Market Opportunities 

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Statistics China imports by category and value! the most imported commodities to China are focused on Top 9 category. 

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Expo-CIIE

China International Import Expo-CIIE, the world's first import-themed trade fair, CIIE create global trade.

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Opportunities

Find market opportunities in China for most demand products. China plans to import goods worth over US$ 170 billion.

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Notables

Notables are those deserve special attentions in regard to China trade notice, new import policy relevant your import to China activities.

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China imports alert relevant to your trade activities to China, the latest import to China guidelines, renew your registration, cost, etc. 

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Statistics China Imported Commodities! 

The World's Second-Largest Economy 

Gigantic Market for High Quality Products!

The most imported commodities to China in 2022 are focused on Top 9 main categories: (1) Mechanical & Electrical Products, (2) High-&-new-tech Products, (3) Fuels & Related Materials, (4) Integrated Circuit, (5) Crude Petroleum (value), (6) Agricultural Products, (7) Iron Ore & Concentrates, (8) Iron Ores & Concentrate, and  (9) Liquefied Petroleum Gas, etc.


Food and drinks are categorized in separate China Imports by products specified as: Oil seed, oleagic fruits, grain, seed, fruits. Meat and edible meat offal. Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatics invertebrates. Edible fruits, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons. Animal, vegetable fats and oils, cleavage products, etc. Imports of Agricultural Products in China increased to 20935790.85 USD in July from 20342020.79 USD in June of 2022, slightly moving up according to China imports source China Customs.


These statistics displays the magnitude of China trade by value ($) in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 (Jan-July.). All statistics in this section come from China imports related source - China international trade. All databases on this section is for your reference only. About 2022 China imported commodities Statistics is available till July 2022, it will be updated at its completion.


2022 China Trade Data

China Imported Commodities by Value

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2021 China Trade Data

China Imported Commodities by Value

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2020 China Trade Data

China Imported Commodities by Value

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2019 China Trade Data

China Imported Commodities by Value

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      China International Import Expo (CIIE) 

    The World's First Import-Themed Trade Fair !

Stimulate China Imports, Expand China Opening Up

Contribute to the Global Trade at Large !

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is a trade fair held in autumn annually since 2018 in Shanghai, China. The CIIE is the world's first import-themed at national-level expo, which goes beyond to stimulate China imports, but to expand China opening-up and wider cooperation, actively and effectively contribute to the global trade at large, further accelerates the global imports & exports activities!


All CIIE showcase contains various exhibition themes: food and agricultural products, consumer goods, intelligent industry and information technology, medical equipment, and healthcare products, etc. After the first CIIE 2018 edition, took place in consecutive years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 edition will be open in November. CIIE becomes a global trade celebration open platform, all showcases stimulate China imports, contribute to the world-wide economy at large! 


Gives chance to show novelty products and technologies. CIIE is the real open setting for providing broader new business opportunities around the global, gives chances to show many more novelty products, high-tech, and fresh contents in various innovation forms: smart transportation, artificial intelligence, low-carbon energy, and environmental technology, etc., CIIE continues updating its showcase content, adding the new, leave the old, going forward with the times.



6th China International Import Expo

2023 China International Import Expo (CIIE)

Event:     6th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
Dates: 5-10 November 2023


Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China
5th China International Import Expo

2022 China International Import Expo (CIIE))

Event:     5th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
Dates: 5-10 November 2022


Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China
4th China International Import Expo

2021 China International Import  Expo (CIIE)

Event:     4th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
Dates: 5-10 November 2021


Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China

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Chinese Importers Databases 

Milk & Dairy importers in China

Dairy Chinese Importers

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List of Chinese Importers for Dairy (milk, cheese)  

Cheese Chinese importers database

DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese Importers for Dairy (milk, cheese) provides dairy products buyers, traders, and importers from China. It enables milk, cheese suppliers, producers, and exporters to access China market via reliable Chinese Importers.


The List of Chinese Importers for Dairy (milk, cheese) has the potential to grow your dairy trade to the Chinese market, to transform your milk, cheese business at large!

Cheery Fruits importers in China
Cherry Fruits Chinese Importers
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The List of Chinese Importers for Cherry Fruits

Cherry Chinese importers database

DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese Importers for Cheery Fruits provides Cherry fruits buyers, traders, and importers from China. It enables Cherry fruits international suppliers, producers & exporters to access China market via reliable Chinese Importers.


The List of Chinese Importers for Cherry Fruits has the potential to grow your Cherry trades to China, and to transform your Cherry fruits business overall!

Craft Beer importers in China
Craft Beer Chinese Importers
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The List of Chinese Importers for Craft Beer

Beer Chinese importers database 

DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese Importers for Craft Beer provides Beer beverages buyers, traders, and importers from China. It enables craft beer global suppliers, producers & exporters to access China market via reliable Chinese Importers.


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DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese Importers for Olive Oil

Olive Oil Chinese Importers

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The List of Chinese Importers for Olive Oil

Olive oil Chinese importers database

DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese Importers for Olive Oil provides Olive Oil buyers, traders, and importers from China. It enables Olive Oil suppliers, producers & exporters to access China market via reliable Chinese Importers.


The List of Chinese Importers for Olive Oil has the potential to grow your Olive Oil trades to China, and to transform your Olive Oil business effectively !


China Invests in Europe Database 

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Chinese Companies in  Switzerland
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Database Chinese Companies Invested Based in Switzerland

China invests in Europe

DCCChina.org™ Database Chinese Companies Invested Based in Switzerland.


All Chinese companies on the list are originally come from China, have its  offices in both countries: China and Switzerland.


*The Database is newly updated with complete direct contact details of actual dependable Chinese companies invested and based in Switzerland.


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Chinese Companies in Germany
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Database Chinese Companies Invested Based in Germany

China invests in Europe

DCCChina.org™ Database Chinese Companies Invested Based in Germany.

All Chinese companies on the list are originally come from China, its header office in China, the company invested and based in Germany.

*This Database is newly updated with complete direct contact details of actual reliable Chinese companies invested and based in Germany.


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Chinese Companies in France
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Database Chinese Companies Invested Based in France

China invests in Europe

DCCChina.org™ Database Chinese Companies Invested and Based in France.


All Chinese companies on the list are originally come from China, have its offices in both countries: China and France .


*This Database is newly updated with complete direct contact details, (website, emails, etc.) of actual dependable Chinese companies invested and based in France.


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Chinese Companies in  Netherlands
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Database Chinese Companies Invested Based in Netherlands

China invests in Europe

DCCChina.org™ Database Chinese Companies Invested Based in the Netherlands.


All Chinese companies on the list are originally come from China, have its offices in both countries: China and the Netherlands.


*The Database is newly updated with complete direct contact details of actual dependable Chinese companies invested and based in the Netherlands.



China Market Reports

Dairy Consumer China Market Report - Demand & Supply (2023-2027) China Dairy Market
Dairy China demand-supply
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Dairy China Market Report

DCCChina.org™ Dairy China Market Report - Dairy Demand & Supply (2021-2027) China Dairy Market

This Dairy China Report delivers current growths, consumer desires, market trends, analysis demand, supply and opportunities, along with upcoming forecasts for making the best business decisions.


DCCC delivers extensive Chinese Consumer Report with Facts and Figures based upon reliable fist-hand of Chinese government official sources!


Through this Dairy China Market Report, you gain deeper insight over Dairy China market update statistics, forecast, etc, to assist your decision-making process.


Altogether, it facilitates you with better prepared knowledge and mind, choose a suitable strategy!


coffee China demand & supply

Coffee China Demand

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Coffee China Market Report

DCCChina.org™ Coffee China Market Report - Coffee Demand & Supply (2023-2027) China Coffee Market

This Coffee China Market Report delivers current growths, consumer desires, market trends, analysis demand, supply and opportunities, along with upcoming forecasts for making the best business decisions.


DCCC delivers extensive Chinese Consumer Report with Facts and Figures based upon reliable first-hand sources of Chinese government official, and related administrative institutions. 


All the way through this Coffee China Report, you obtain much deeper insight over Coffee China market update statistics, to assist you make better decisions regarding Coffee products to enter the Chinese market. After all, it enables you with better prepared knowledge and mind, choose a suitable strategy!


China olive oil demand & supply 2021-2027
Olive Oil in China 
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Olive Oil China market Report

DCCChina.org™ Olive Oil China Market Report - Olive Oil Demand & Supply (2027) China Olive Oil Market

This Olive Oil China Market Report delivers current main demand and supply, import growths, consumer desires, market trends, analysis market opportunities, along with upcoming forecasts for making the best business decisions.


DCCC delivers extensive Chinese Consumer Report with Facts and Figures based upon reliable sources of related Chinese government officials.


To possess this Olive Oil China Report, you enrich your decision-making power with deeper insight over Olive Oil China market update statistics.


It's all about your olive oil products enter China market with better prepared knowledge and mind, choose a suitable strategy!


Pork Consumer China Report - Demand & Supply (2023-2027) China Pork Market

Pork Demand-Supply in China

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Pork China Market Report  

DCCChina.org™ Pork China Market Report - Pork Demand & Supply (2021-2027) China Pork Market

This Pork China Market Report delivers current main demand and supply, import growths, consumer desires, market trends, analysis market opportunities, along with upcoming forecasts for making the best business decisions.


DCCC delivers extensive Chinese Consumer Report with Facts and Figures based upon reliable sources of related Chinese government officials.


With this Pork China Market Report, you enrich your decision making power with deeper insight over Pork China market update statistics.


It's all about your Pork products enter China market with better prepared knowledge and mind, choose a suitable strategy!


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Top 10 useful statistics special for Dutch Chinese businesses in the Netherlands: Dutch Chinese Business Support especially designed for Dutch businesses dealing with China imports in Netherlands. Special benefits for small and middle-sized Dutch companies doing trade, imports & exports with China!  here is a Top 10 useful list especially intended for Dutch Chinese businesses based in the Netherlands.


It's all for advance your Dutch Chinese businesses. In this regard, if you are engaged in China imports or related the business services sector in the Netherlands, you may want to know who those China imports firms are here in the Netherlands, or you may want to contact them to get connected, for related assistance, we would like to hear from you. Here are Top 9 useful lists special for Dutch Chinese businesses in the Netherlands:.

Top 9 useful lists special for Dutch Chinese businesses in the Netherlands:

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Dutch-Chinese businesses support

  • DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese companies invested in Netherlands 
  • DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese import companies in Netherlands
  • DCCChina.org™ List of Dutch companies invested in mainland China           
  • DCCChina.org™ List of Dutch companies invested along the Yangtze River in China 
  • DCCChina.org™ List of Dutch products imported to China by popularity
  • Dutch-Chinese-businesses-directories-pdf.

    The lists special for Dutch-Chinese businesses

  • DCCChina.org™ List of China imports to Netherlands by value with details info.
  • DCCChina.org™ List of Netherlands imports to China with products indications  
  • DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese investors from mainland China with details  
  • DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese travel agencies in Netherlands with details         
  • DCCChina.org™ List of Chinese importers for clothes and footwear in Netherlands
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    Respond your complex China imports business inquiries . Our service grant SMEs a reach, and tool, that SMEs never really hold, we give business advise, and support SMEs company enter China market with our databases. You are not going to want to miss this chance ! To contact us for your business questions. it will be directly answered with 3 working days.

    With fully effective statistics to advance your business.  For those who are trying to find reliable Chinese importers, Chinese investors, enquire quality China market report, or discover market opportunities in China, DCCChina.org is your more than 100% top supporter!  our China Business Advisory Service to SMEs company businesses with statistics !




    1).  The 18 types of Food Overseas Producers registered in GACC


    On April 12, 2021, the GACC issued Decree No. 248 of Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (hereinafter referred to as the Administrative Regulations). The new Regulations into force on January 1, 2022.


    The new Regulations introduces the risk management principles of the Food Safety Law, adopts the “official recommended registration” mode for overseas manufacturers of 18 categories of foods, and adopts the simplified “enterprise independent application” mode for overseas manufacturers of other foods other than the 18 categories, so as to further improve the efficiency of registration management.


    The documents that need to be submitted under the “official recommended registration” mode are relatively complicated, while the application documents under the “enterprise independent application” mode are much simpler.




    2). The 18 categories of foods that adopt the "official recommended registration" mode


    Meat and its products, casings, aquatic products, dairy products, edible bird’s nest and its products, bee products,
    eggs and its products, edible fats and oils, stuffed pasta, edible grains, grain milling industrial products and malt, fresh and dehydrated vegetables, and dried beans, seasonings, nuts and seeds, dried fruits, unroasted coffee beans and cocoa beans, foods for special dietary uses, health food.


    The reasons for implement the "official recommended registration" mode for 18 categories of foods: Based on the analysis of sources of food raw materials, production and processing technology, food safety historical data, consumer groups and consumption methods, combined with international practices, it is determined that overseas manufacturers of 18 categories of foods adopt the “official recommended registration” mode.


    Understand the 18-digit registration number, please see the image here:


    GACC-registration-number-structure-18-digit-registration-number




    3).  The documents need to be provided when registering 18 categories of food overseas manufacturers


    The competent authority of the country (region) where it is located should review and check the manufacturer recommended registration, and after confirming that it meets the registration requirements, recommend registration to the GACC and submit the following application documents:


    • Recommendation letter from the competent authority of the country (region) where manufacturers are located.
    • List of manufacturers and application of manufacturer registration.
    • Manufacturer identification documents, such as business license issued by the competent authority of the country (region) where it is located.
    • A statement recommended by the competent authority of the country (region) where the manufacturer meets the requirements of the regulations.
    • The review report issued by the competent authority of the country (region) where the manufacturer is located for reviewing and checking the related manufacturers.
    • If necessary, the GACC may request documents of the manufacturer’s food safety, hygiene and protection system, such as the floor plans of the manufacturer’s factory area, workshop and cold warehouse, as well as process flow diagrams.


    ** It should be noted that, if risk analysis or evidence shows that the risk of a certain type of food has changed,
    the GACC may conduct registration methods and application documents for the corresponding food overseas manufacturers.
    if the registration methods and application documents are otherwise agreed between the related countries (regions) and China, it should be implemented in accordance with the agreement of both parties.




    4). The evaluation procedures of registration management for overseas manufacturers of imported food


    According to Article 16 of the new “Administrative Regulations”, the validity period of registration of overseas manufacturer of imported food is 5 years.


    The GACC, by itself or by entrusting related agencies to organize an evaluation team, conducts evaluation and review of overseas manufacturers of imported food applying for registration through written check, video check, on-site check and combinations thereof.


    The GACC should, based on the evaluation and review, register the overseas manufacturer of imported food that meet requirements and give Chinese registration number, and notify the competent authority of the country (region) where it is located or the overseas manufacturer of imported food in writing; for those that do not meet requirements, they should not be registered, and the competent authority of the country (region) where they are located or the overseas manufacturers of imported food should be notified in writing.


    The new “Administrative Regulations” supplemented a variety of evaluation and review forms such as written check, video check, and on-site check, and the review forms are more diverse and flexible.




    5).  How to renew your registration with GACC


    If an overseas manufacturer of imported food needs to renew its registration, an application for registration renewal should be submitted to the GACC through the registration, application channel within 3 to 6 months before the expiration of the registration validity period. The application documents for registration renewal include:


  • Application for registration renewal.
  • A statement that promises to continue to meet the registration requirements.

  • The new “Administrative Regulations” relaxed the time for initiating registration renewal, from the previous need to initiate a renewal application one year before the expiration of the registration validity period to 3 to 6 months before the expiration of the validity period.


    Note:  Although you already have a manufacturer registration number, however, you can't use this registration number to export other goods to China Customs. Different food categories need to apply for different types of China GACC registration, there are 3 types of GACC registration for Overseas Producers of imported food, each type of GACC registration process, application document requirements, time and cost are different.




    6).  The approved list of manufacturer registration numbers   


    The list of registered manufacturers can be queried on the website of the GACC at www.gacc.app. If you have completed the AQSIQ exporter registration number, you do not need to apply for the GACC exporter registration number again. AQSIQ and GACC share the exporter registration number in the database,


    Note: AQSIQ will form an independent electronic pass system with China Customs and CIQ, responsible for all import and export declarations and inspections. Start running new institutions and electronic systems (Single Window E-Systems) on January 1, 2022.


    Although you find your company's GACC registration number, in most cases, you still need to register again:


    • If this GACC registration number is not registered by yourself recently, you need to re-register in the new GACC system.
    • If this GACC registration number was registered by yourself in the AQSIQ system before, but the AQSIQ user ID and password can log in to the new GACC system, then you need to re-register in the new GACC system.
    • If your product belongs to the 18 risky food categories specified by GACC 248 Degree, you also need to apply for the GACC recommended registration process separately.




    7). The cost and timeline for GACC registrations


    Different type GACC registration have different cost and timeline: 


    1). General GACC registration for exporters is about $300, time about 2 weeks.
    2). GACC registration for low and medium-risk foods producers is about $980, time about 2-4 months
    3). GACC registration for high-risk foods producers is $1K to 3K, time about 3-4 months.

    For details, please visit AQSIQ registration cost


    If you are a manufacturer, your products export to China directly by GACC, you need to submit at least two GACC applications:


    • One is General GACC registration for Overseas Exporters.
    • The other is General GACC registration for Overseas Manufacturer.


    If your products involve medium-to-high-risk food category, your also need to apply anther recommendation application process of the competent authority of your country.




    8).  How to decide which factory should you submit for GACC registration?


    If you have several factories that belong to the same company and export the same products to China. According to the requirements of the “GACC Decree 248": (The full Chinese language text of Decree 248 is available on the GACC website)


    Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Producers of Imported Food”,
    all overseas food manufacturers, processors, and storage facilities need to register with the GACC,

    Each of the food category requires a separate GACC registration number, Each facility address requires a separate GACC registration number.


    The Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Producers of Imported Food (Degree 248) will enter into force on January 1, 2022. Once implemented, the measure will require that all overseas food manufacturers, processors, and storage facilities be registered with the Chinese authorities to export product to China.


    The measure covers all food products except food additives, depending on the product category, food producers must register with the General Administration of Customs of China either a) through the competent authority of the exporting country or b) directly and/or through a private agent.




    9). The top three common mistakes for GACC registration ineffective:


    1). Inaccurate application type and category:

    GACC registration is applied based on food categories. There are about 30 categories and 100 sub-categories in GACC-registered food categories. Each sub-category needs to apply for a separate GACC registration number. If the products of the manufacturer involve multiple categories, then they need to apply for multiple GACC registration numbers; Different food categories need to apply for different types of China GACC registration, there are 4 types GACC registrations:


    GACC registration for overseas manufacturers of Low-risk food (GACC-I type)

    GACC registration for overseas manufacturers of medium risk food (GACC-II type)

    GACC registration for overseas manufacturers of High-risk food (GACC-III type)

    General GACC registration for overseas exporters of imported food with (GACC-E type)


    2). Imprecise classification for products listing:
    GACC registration requires the listing of foods exported to China and needs to fill in China’s HS code and CIQ code.
    The classification rules of foods in China and the country of origin may be different. Wrong classification of foods will lead to failure of GACC registration.


    3). Inexact application documents:
    Different types of GACC registrations for different food categories have different requirements for application materials,
    The main application materials for GACC registrations include:


    - GACC registration application form
    - Business License for company
    - Production License for facility
    - Certificate of production management system
    - Recommendation letter from competent authority of country of origin (required for GACC-II, GACC-III types)
    - Enterprise Information Form
    - Enterprise Commitment Statement
    - Processing flow chart
    - List of foods to be exported to China
    - List of Major raw materials & affiliated company
    - Product photos
    - Ingredient Formula
    - Mandarin label element, etc.


    These application documents need to meet the requirements of China’s regulations and national standards; and some application materials also require Chinese versions.


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