Core Insights - The first carrot price index in China was launched in Laixi, Qingdao, filling a gap in the national carrot industry price index and establishing a unified industry standard [3][4] - The index aims to provide a market "navigation tool" for carrot industry participants, facilitating production guidance and operational expectations [3][4] - The index is based on data from several large storage enterprises, allowing for real-time monitoring of market supply and demand, and providing accurate market indicators for growers, buyers, and processing companies [3][4] Industry Overview - Laixi City focuses on rural industrial revitalization, with the local carrot industry being a significant contributor, covering an area of 50,000 acres and processing 500,000 tons annually [4] - The region is a major production and sales area for carrots in China, with an export volume of 360,000 tons, accounting for 30% of the national total, and products are well-received in Southeast Asia and Japan [4] - Laixi has over 230 storage and processing enterprises, forming a complete industry chain from planting to processing, cold storage, logistics, and sales, which supports the establishment of the price index [4] Future Developments - Laixi City plans to optimize the index operation mechanism, enhance data monitoring and analysis, and promote the application of the index to increase its influence and support rural revitalization through information technology [7]