入境消费迎利好 “中国购”有望持续升温

Core Insights - The recent policies implemented to support duty-free shopping and enhance inbound tourism are expected to significantly boost domestic consumption and investment demand, providing new momentum for economic growth [1][3][4] Policy Enhancements - Starting from November 1, new policies have been enacted to improve the duty-free shopping experience, including the expansion of product categories in duty-free stores and the adjustment of duty-free shopping policies for travelers in Hainan [3] - The number of entry ports eligible for a 240-hour visa-free transit will increase from 60 to 65, effective November 5 [1] - The implementation of online entry card filling for foreigners will begin on November 20 [1] Consumption Trends - Inbound consumption is experiencing a notable increase, with data showing that in Q3, the number of inbound and outbound foreign travelers reached 20.134 million, a growth of 22.3% year-on-year, and visa-free inbound travelers numbered 7.246 million, up 48.3% [2] - From January to September, the number of foreign travelers who processed departure tax refunds surged by 229.8%, with the refund amount increasing by 97.4% [2] Future Recommendations - Experts suggest further refining policies to enhance regional layouts, increase international recognition of domestic brands, and improve cross-border after-sales support to sustain the growth of inbound consumption [4] - Recommendations include dynamically adjusting the duty-free product list to include emerging categories, enhancing the integration of duty-free shopping with cultural and tourism resources, and expanding the coverage of departure tax refund stores [4]