前八个月上海验核离境退税商品金额已超去年全年 境外旅客“买买买”消费力强劲

Group 1 - The main products purchased by overseas travelers in Shanghai are clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and souvenirs, with a focus on high-cost performance fast-moving consumer goods and luxury bags [1] - In the first eight months of this year, Shanghai Customs verified 96,600 tax refund applications, with a total value of 2.07 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 168% and 83% respectively, surpassing the total amount for the entire previous year [1] - The average consumption amount per tax refund application is 21,428 yuan, indicating strong purchasing power among overseas travelers [1] Group 2 - The busy scene of travelers processing tax refunds has extended to Hongqiao Airport and Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal [2] - Shanghai Customs plans to utilize the "Tax Refund Mobile App" and promote the "Full Online Tax Refund Pilot" to simplify the tax refund process and enhance collaboration with finance, taxation, and tourism departments [2]