November 6, 2026. A report on developing the capacity to export to the Chinese market, written by the Institute of World Economics and Politics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), was presented in Shanghai on Thursday, Xinhua reported. It analyzes 10 trade partners and recommends ways for them to sell more to China. The launch took place at the 9th Hongqiao International Economic Forum, held alongside the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
What the report says
According to Xinhua, the report describes China as both a global production hub and a major source of demand, with a growing capacity to absorb goods from around the world. The 10 partners studied include Colombia, Kenya, Spain, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
Liao Fan, director general of the CASS institute, said China's share of world exports rose from 3.2 % in 2000 to 9.2 % in 2025 and that "imports of both high-end and primary commodities have expanded China's vast market," Shanghai Daily's Zhang Chaoyan reported.
- China's purchases are no longer concentrated in intermediate goods: they now include industrial products, energy and resources, and agricultural products, per Xinhua.
- Rising incomes give room to import more premium products, advanced technology and services.
- Shanghai Daily highlights opportunities for resource-based products and specialty agricultural goods.
- At the same forum, Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong said China's imports reached USD 2.4 trillion in January–September, up 27.5 %, according to Shanghai Daily.
A Latin American example
Xinhua profiled Amazonas Andes Export, a Peruvian company selling maca and cacao powder in China since 2017. In 2025 it had a 9-square-meter booth inside Peru's CIIE pavilion; this year it has its own booth four times larger. It started with 3 to 5 products for China and now exports more than 20. Its commercial manager said China sales grew 40 % to 50 % after taking part in the CIIE and other Chinese fairs in 2025.
Our take
The categories the report flags, specialty agriculture and value-added products, match much of what Latin America produces. The Peruvian case shows the order of steps: market access, a presence at the fair, then a growing product range.
- Confirm market access and plant registration with our export to China service.
- Prepare Chinese labels, data sheets and a digital presence in China before the fair.
- Meet buyers and distributors in person with our business trips to China.
