海南封关首日：30克金饰省近万元，居民排长队买榴莲

Core Viewpoint - The official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port's full island closure on December 18 has led to a significant increase in consumer activity, particularly in duty-free shopping, with notable sales in electronics and gold jewelry [1][3][5]. Group 1: Duty-Free Sales Performance - On the first day of the closure, Sanya's total duty-free sales reached 118 million yuan, with a customer footfall of over 36,000, marking a year-on-year increase of over 60% in visitors and an 85% increase in sales [1]. - Apple and Huawei stores experienced long queues, with Apple products priced significantly lower than on e-commerce platforms, such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max at 9,299 yuan, which is 700 yuan cheaper than on Taobao [3][4]. - Huawei's Mate X6 was also popular, priced at 10,899 yuan, which is over 1,000 yuan less than its Taobao price, with additional savings available through government consumption vouchers [3]. Group 2: Gold Jewelry Sales - Duty-free gold jewelry saw a surge in demand, with prices at 1,187 yuan per gram, compared to the market price of 1,353 yuan per gram, allowing consumers to save approximately 9,116 yuan on a 30-gram piece after applying discounts and government vouchers [5]. - The store staff noted that gold purchases require proof of departure due to regulations, as gold is not included in the new duty-free categories introduced on November 1 [5]. Group 3: Fresh Fruit Sales - The first batch of Malaysian durians sold out within an hour at a local supermarket, showcasing the high demand for imported goods following the closure [6][7]. - The supermarket's management emphasized its role in leveraging the benefits of the free trade policy by introducing a variety of global brands and enhancing the shopping experience [7]. Group 4: Travel and Tourism Impact - There has been a notable increase in flight bookings to Hainan for the upcoming New Year holiday, with over 720,000 tickets sold, reflecting a 10% year-on-year growth [8]. - Popular routes include flights from Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Hangzhou, with significant price increases observed for certain flights around the holiday period [8]. - The rise in both domestic and international flight bookings indicates strong consumer interest in the free trade port's offerings and promotional activities [8].