Core Insights - China has become the world's second-largest consumer and import market, maintaining its position as the second-largest importer for 16 consecutive years [1][3] Import Trade Growth - In the first three quarters of this year, China's imports reached 13.66 trillion yuan, averaging about 50 billion yuan daily, which translates to approximately 36 yuan per person per day for the 1.4 billion population [3] - From 2018, when imports were 14.09 trillion yuan, to 2024, imports are projected to grow to 18.39 trillion yuan, marking an increase of nearly 30%, equivalent to an average annual growth of over 700 billion yuan [3] Key Import Categories - The import of cosmetics has significantly increased from 204,000 tons in 2018 to 325,000 tons in 2024, which is comparable to the weight of seven National Stadiums [5] - Meat imports have also risen from 4.22 million tons in 2018 to 6.67 million tons in 2024, equivalent to the weight of nearly 100 fully loaded Liaoning aircraft carriers, indicating a growing demand for high-quality consumer goods [7]