（新春走基层）新疆核桃（和田）批发交易市场交易忙

Core Viewpoint - The Xinjiang walnut wholesale market in Hotan County is experiencing peak trading activity as the Spring Festival approaches, highlighting the region's significance as a major walnut production base in Xinjiang [1][3]. Industry Overview - Hotan is renowned as the "Walnut Capital," with a stable walnut planting area of 1.5 million acres and an annual production of 250,000 tons, placing it at the forefront of quality and yield in Xinjiang [3]. - The market operates a "Walnut Bazaar" every Tuesday, attracting farmers and cooperatives, with weekly walnut trading volumes nearing 1,000 tons and walnut kernel transactions exceeding 200 tons [4]. Market Dynamics - The market employs a dual model of "online e-commerce platform + offline wholesale market," enhancing transaction efficiency and convenience [4]. - In the previous year, a local company processed 60,000 tons of walnuts, sold 30,000 tons of walnut kernels, and exported 15,000 tons to countries including Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, with sales steadily increasing [4]. Employment and Economic Impact - The Xinjiang walnut wholesale market spans 76,000 square meters and integrates a model of "leading enterprises + planting bases + cooperatives + large growers + farmers," providing employment for over 3,500 individuals and promoting local economic growth [6]. - The industry has diversified into walnut oil and walnut pastries, leveraging e-commerce and live streaming to achieve an average daily transaction volume exceeding 3,000 yuan [6]. Future Prospects - Plans are in place to develop the market into China's largest walnut wholesale distribution center within the next two to three years, aiming to create a modern agricultural industry chain that supports continuous income growth for farmers and rural revitalization [9].