南非各出口理事会：盼借进博会触达中国万亿元级消费市场

Core Insights - The upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) presents a significant opportunity for South African exporters to access China's vast consumer market, valued in trillions of RMB [1][2] - South African councils, including the South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) and the South African Fruit and Vegetable Canning Export Council (SAFVCEC), emphasize the importance of the expo for market access and collaboration with major Chinese e-commerce platforms [1][2] Group 1: Participation and Opportunities - South Africa will lead 32 companies to the CIIE, aiming to promote high-value-added products in the Chinese market [2] - The SAFLEC, with 252 member companies, highlights the expo as a unique opportunity to connect with buyers, distributors, and retailers that are typically hard to reach [1] - The SAFVCEC views the CIIE as a crucial platform for gathering market information, understanding competitive dynamics, and identifying emerging consumer trends [1] Group 2: Trade Relations - China has been South Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, while South Africa has been China's largest trading partner in Africa for 15 years [2] - In 2024, bilateral trade between China and South Africa is expected to account for nearly 20% of total China-Africa trade [2]