Nature's Offerings from Africa Showcased at the 7th China International Import Expo
Explore the wonders of Africa showcased at the 7th China International Import Expo, highlighting the continent's unique natural resources and cultural treasures. This event brings together a diverse array of African products, emphasizing the rich heritage and biodiversity that Africa has to offer to the global market.
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The ongoing 7th China International Import Expo serves as a vital platform for China's global engagement, allowing international companies to present their products, broaden their markets, and foster collaboration.
Guinea-Bissau ranks among the world's top ten cashew producers, yielding over 250,000 tonnes of the nut each year. The country's economy is predominantly agrarian, relying on major exports such as fish, cashews, and groundnuts. Remarkably, around 80 percent of the population depends on cashew production for their livelihoods.
In recent times, Guinea-Bissau has intensified its efforts to enhance its relationship with China. The CIIE is particularly important for the nation to highlight its products.
A recent joint statement from China and Guinea-Bissau outlined plans to expedite the export of premium agricultural goods, including cashews, to China.
Similarly, Tanzania's economy also has a strong agricultural foundation. Maize stands as the largest food crop on the mainland, while sugar is the key cash crop.
The CIIE has developed into a crucial venue for promoting Tanzania's distinctive products on a global stage, reflecting the growing economic relationship between China and Tanzania.
For the past six years, Tanzania has prominently exhibited its agricultural products at the CIIE, especially its celebrated coffee. This coffee, a significant traditional export, flourishes in the southern highlands, particularly near Mount Kilimanjaro. The rich volcanic soil of this region provides the coffee with a rich texture and subtle acidity, making it particularly exceptional.
Cashews made waves during the expo as well. In 2023, at the 6th CIIE, they emerged as the top-selling Tanzanian product. As a result, Tanzanian cashews have gained popularity among the event's attendees.
Tanzanian seaweed, recognized for its diverse uses as both a food ingredient and industrial resource, took the opportunity to present itself to Chinese consumers at the CIIE. With the support of the economic and commercial office of the Chinese embassy in Tanzania, local entrepreneurs exhibited seaweed-based products like soaps, teas, and essential oils for the first time.
The CIIE continues to be an excellent platform for advancing trade between China and Tanzania, enhancing economic and trade interactions significantly.
As a Guest Country of Honor at this year's expo, Tanzania is showcasing its precious Tanzanite, coffee, diverse handicrafts, and other specialty products to Chinese consumers.
Additionally, Benin, a tropical nation whose economy is primarily agricultural and known for palm oil and cotton exports, joined the CIIE this year. Last year's CIIE spotlighted Benin pineapples, leading to numerous orders. An exhibitor from Benin expressed enthusiasm about securing significant agreements with Chinese firms. This year marks Benin's inaugural national pavilion at the CIIE, featuring its unique pineapples, cashews, shea butter, and honey.
The 6th CIIE in 2023 featured an African agricultural products area, comprising 20 export enterprises from some of the world’s least-developed countries, including Benin. Over 300 Chinese companies connected with African exhibitors, resulting in an intended procurement amount that surpassed expectations.
This year's expo has expanded its food and agricultural products exhibition area, allowing African nations to display a diverse array of agricultural goods.
According to the UN, there were 45 least-developed countries globally as of 2023. The 7th CIIE includes 37 of these nations, with event organizers offering more than 120 complimentary exhibition booths specifically for businesses from these countries.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
Guinea-Bissau ranks among the world's top ten cashew producers, yielding over 250,000 tonnes of the nut each year. The country's economy is predominantly agrarian, relying on major exports such as fish, cashews, and groundnuts. Remarkably, around 80 percent of the population depends on cashew production for their livelihoods.
In recent times, Guinea-Bissau has intensified its efforts to enhance its relationship with China. The CIIE is particularly important for the nation to highlight its products.
A recent joint statement from China and Guinea-Bissau outlined plans to expedite the export of premium agricultural goods, including cashews, to China.
Similarly, Tanzania's economy also has a strong agricultural foundation. Maize stands as the largest food crop on the mainland, while sugar is the key cash crop.
The CIIE has developed into a crucial venue for promoting Tanzania's distinctive products on a global stage, reflecting the growing economic relationship between China and Tanzania.
For the past six years, Tanzania has prominently exhibited its agricultural products at the CIIE, especially its celebrated coffee. This coffee, a significant traditional export, flourishes in the southern highlands, particularly near Mount Kilimanjaro. The rich volcanic soil of this region provides the coffee with a rich texture and subtle acidity, making it particularly exceptional.
Cashews made waves during the expo as well. In 2023, at the 6th CIIE, they emerged as the top-selling Tanzanian product. As a result, Tanzanian cashews have gained popularity among the event's attendees.
Tanzanian seaweed, recognized for its diverse uses as both a food ingredient and industrial resource, took the opportunity to present itself to Chinese consumers at the CIIE. With the support of the economic and commercial office of the Chinese embassy in Tanzania, local entrepreneurs exhibited seaweed-based products like soaps, teas, and essential oils for the first time.
The CIIE continues to be an excellent platform for advancing trade between China and Tanzania, enhancing economic and trade interactions significantly.
As a Guest Country of Honor at this year's expo, Tanzania is showcasing its precious Tanzanite, coffee, diverse handicrafts, and other specialty products to Chinese consumers.
Additionally, Benin, a tropical nation whose economy is primarily agricultural and known for palm oil and cotton exports, joined the CIIE this year. Last year's CIIE spotlighted Benin pineapples, leading to numerous orders. An exhibitor from Benin expressed enthusiasm about securing significant agreements with Chinese firms. This year marks Benin's inaugural national pavilion at the CIIE, featuring its unique pineapples, cashews, shea butter, and honey.
The 6th CIIE in 2023 featured an African agricultural products area, comprising 20 export enterprises from some of the world’s least-developed countries, including Benin. Over 300 Chinese companies connected with African exhibitors, resulting in an intended procurement amount that surpassed expectations.
This year's expo has expanded its food and agricultural products exhibition area, allowing African nations to display a diverse array of agricultural goods.
According to the UN, there were 45 least-developed countries globally as of 2023. The 7th CIIE includes 37 of these nations, with event organizers offering more than 120 complimentary exhibition booths specifically for businesses from these countries.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
