Core Insights - The event "ASEAN Fruits Gather in Guangxi" successfully showcased Guangxi's role as a hub for ASEAN fruits entering the Chinese market, enhancing the convenience and quality of RCEP trade [1] Group 1: Import Growth - In the first half of the year, Guangxi's ports imported 780,000 tons of ASEAN fruits, marking a 50% year-on-year increase [1] - In June alone, the import volume reached 212,000 tons, reflecting a 48% year-on-year growth [1] - Key fruit categories such as durian, mangosteen, lychee, and dragon fruit saw significant increases in imports, with growth rates of 47.8%, 88.4%, 113.8%, and 162.8% respectively, collectively accounting for 91.5% of the total ASEAN fruit imports in Guangxi [1] Group 2: Trade Channel Expansion - Qinzhou City facilitated the import of approximately 20,000 tons of fruits from ASEAN countries, with a procurement value exceeding 500 million yuan [2] - Guangxi Agricultural Investment Supply Chain Group established a significant partnership with a Thai durian processing plant, with the first batch of fresh durians valued at around 1.2 million yuan undergoing customs clearance [2] - The Guangxi Haijixing market reported a 34.9% year-on-year increase in the volume of ASEAN fruits arriving in June, totaling 25,000 tons [2] Group 3: Brand Effect and Regional Cooperation - The successful event significantly enhanced the visibility and influence of the China-ASEAN Fruit Trading Center, attracting attention from numerous external merchants [2] - A strategic cooperation agreement was signed between Tianfu Guohui Industrial Park and Qinzhou to facilitate the export of Sichuan's citrus fruits to ASEAN via Qinzhou Port, promoting "two-way circulation" [2] - Nanning hosted an ASEAN fresh produce promotion conference, attracting nearly 100 suppliers from ASEAN fruits, large domestic buyers, and representatives from cross-border e-commerce [2]