小珍珠的经济账：养殖革新到文化出海的乘数效应丨活力中国调研行

Group 1 - The pearl industry is a pillar industry in Zhuji City, Zhejiang Province, accounting for 80% of China's pearl trading and 70% globally, with a market size exceeding 50 billion yuan [1] - Zhuji has implemented strict regulations on freshwater pearl farming, leading to a green transformation in pearl cultivation practices, including ecological treatment of wastewater and integrated farming methods [1] - The introduction of automated feeding systems has significantly increased pearl production per acre from 1,000 to 6,000-10,000, with a value of 100,000 yuan per acre [2] Group 2 - Zhuji has overcome over 20 technical barriers in freshwater pearl production, improving quality and production efficiency, including advancements in pearl nucleation and mechanical sorting [2] - The local pearl industry has successfully participated in over 50 international jewelry exhibitions, generating total sales exceeding 8 billion yuan and expanding its market reach globally [2] - The town is integrating pearl cultivation with creative design, cross-border e-commerce, and cultural tourism, embodying the concept of "green mountains and clear waters are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver" [2]