Apple(US:AAPL) 中国基金报·2025-12-20 16:09Core 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 products [1][8]. Duty-Free Sales Performance - On the first day of the closure, Sanya's total duty-free sales reached 118 million yuan, with a 60% increase in foot traffic to Sanya International Duty-Free City and an 85% increase in sales year-on-year [1]. - Apple and Huawei stores experienced long queues, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max priced at 9,299 yuan, 700 yuan cheaper than on Taobao, and the iPhone 17 Pro at 8,219 yuan, 780 yuan lower than the official website [3][4]. - Huawei's Mate X6 was priced at 10,899 yuan, over 1,000 yuan cheaper than Taobao, with potential savings of around 1,700 yuan when using government consumption vouchers [4]. Gold Products Popularity - Duty-free gold products are also seeing high demand, with the price at 1,187 yuan per gram, compared to the market price of 1,353 yuan, resulting in a difference of 166 yuan per gram [6]. - A consumer purchasing a 30-gram gold item could save approximately 9,116 yuan compared to market prices, after applying discounts and government vouchers [7]. Fresh Fruit Sales - The first batch of Malaysian durians sold out within an hour at a supermarket in Haikou, showcasing the strong consumer interest in imported goods following the closure [8]. Air Travel Trends - There has been a notable increase in flight bookings to Hainan for the upcoming New Year holiday, with over 720,000 tickets sold, a 10% year-on-year increase [9]. - Flight bookings to Haikou and Sanya have increased by 19% and 51% respectively, indicating a strong demand for travel to the region [11].