Chongqing's Agricultural Product Trade Sees Steady Growth

Strategic Insights -

Chongqing's agricultural product trade continues to witness steady growth, with the city's international trade volume reaching 10.18 billion yuan from January to July this year, an increase of 8.9% year-on-year. The export value of agricultural products reached 1.01 billion yuan, an increase of 14.7% year-on-year, while the import value of agricultural products reached 9.17 billion yuan, an increase of 8.3% year-on-year. This growth rate exceeds the national average in both export and import values, with Chongqing's agricultural product exports showing a growing variety and scale.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chongqing's international trade volume of agricultural products reached 10.18 billion yuan from January to July, an increase of 8.9% year-on-year.
  • The cumulative export volume of agricultural products was 1.01 billion yuan, an increase of 14.7% year-on-year.
  • The total import value of agricultural products was 9.17 billion yuan, an increase of 8.3% year-on-year.
  • Chongqing's agricultural product exports showed a growing variety and scale, increasing from 4 to 30 types in 2021 to 2025.
  • The export value of citrus agricultural products reached nearly 140 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of more than three times.
  • Chongqing's agricultural product trade is expected to continue growing, with the city aiming to optimize and prioritize agricultural product trade and promote high-quality agricultural development.

Statistics:

  • 10.18 billion yuan: Chongqing's international trade volume of agricultural products from January to July this year.
  • 8.9%: Year-on-year increase in Chongqing's international trade volume of agricultural products.
  • 1.01 billion yuan: Cumulative export volume of agricultural products in Chongqing, an increase of 14.7% year-on-year.
  • 9.17 billion yuan: Total import value of agricultural products in Chongqing, an increase of 8.3% year-on-year.
  • 39.8%: Year-on-year increase in Chongqing's agricultural product exports in 2024.
  • 34.5 percentage points: Difference between Chongqing's agricultural product export growth rate and the national average in 2024.
  • 2021: Year in which Chongqing exported only 4 or 5 types of agricultural products.
  • 2025: Year in which Chongqing exported over 30 types of agricultural products.

Sources:

  • http://www.cq.gov.cn/ywdt/zwhd/bmdt/202508/t20250828_14943687.html