Core Points - A total of 32 South African companies will participate in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, aiming to promote high-value South African products in the Chinese market [1][1][1] - The participating South African exhibitors span various sectors, including manufacturing and industrial equipment, chemicals and materials, food and beverages, agricultural exports, and services and consulting [1][1] - The South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, emphasized that the expo serves as a valuable platform for global companies to showcase their products and services to potential Chinese importers and buyers [1][1][1] Industry Insights - The participation in CIIE aligns with South Africa's national export strategy, providing exporters with information, financial support, and practical assistance to achieve global growth and expand into emerging high-growth markets [1][1] - 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, with bilateral trade expected to account for nearly 20% of total China-Africa trade in 2024 [1][1][1]

陶表示，南非组织32家企业参加第八届进博会，是落实近期南非代表团访华成果的重要举措。双方商定 将着力推动南非百种产品清单，特别是其中高附加值产品的中国市场准入。南非政府也将通过提供参展 资助和市场信息等方式助力本土企业拓展全球市场。 数据显示，中国已连续16年稳居南非最大贸易伙伴，南非则连续15年保持中国在非洲最大贸易伙伴地 位。据中国海关统计，2024年中南双边贸易额524.6亿美元，占中非贸易总额的近20%。2018年11月， 南非作为主宾国参加首届进博会。2023年11月，南非在第六届进博会上再次担任主宾国。 （文章来源：新华社） 新华财经约翰内斯堡11月3日电（记者白舸蒋国鹏）南非贸易、工业和竞争部3日发布新闻公报说，中国 国际进口博览会是各国企业对接中国市场的重要平台，也是推广南非优质产品与服务的有效渠道。今年 南非将组织32家企业赴华参展进博会，集中展示具有竞争力的产品与服务。 南非贸易、工业和竞争部长帕克斯·陶在公报中表示，进博会向南非企业提供了走向全球市场，特别是 亚洲市场的重要机遇。南非企业以往的参展经验证明，进博会是向潜在客户推广南非优质产品和服务的 绝佳平台。 ...