Fujian Province's Canned Food Exports Show Strong Momentum

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Fujian Province has reported a significant increase in canned food exports in the first half of the year. According to Xiamen Customs, the province's total export value of canned goods reached 1.31 billion yuan in the first six months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%. The export value of canned goods in Zhangzhou accounted for 48.6% of the province's total export value, with Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines emerging as the top three markets for Fujian's canned food exports.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fujian Province's total export value of canned goods reached 1.31 billion yuan in the first six months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%.
  • Private enterprises are the main force in Fujian's canned food exports, accounting for 87.2% of the province's total export value.
  • The export value of five types of canned food in Fujian ranked first in the country, with the top three being 220 million yuan, 85.58 million yuan, and 7.29 million yuan, respectively.
  • Canned lychees are one of Fujian's specialty products, with export volume expected to exceed 3,000 tons this season, a 20% increase over last year.
  • High-quality products such as canned tuna and canned luncheon meat are also popular among overseas consumers.
  • Fujian's canned food exports were sold to nearly 150 countries and regions around the world, with Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines being the top three markets.

Statistics:

  • Total export value of canned goods in Fujian Province: 1.31 billion yuan
  • Year-on-year increase in export value: 5.1%
  • Export value of canned goods in Zhangzhou: 640 million yuan
  • Share of Zhangzhou's export value in the province's total export value: 48.6%
  • Top three markets for Fujian's canned food exports: Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines
  • Export value to Japan: 200 million yuan (up 0.3% year-on-year)
  • Export value to Malaysia: 140 million yuan (up 7.2% year-on-year)
  • Export value to the Philippines: 85.606 million yuan (up 11.8% year-on-year)
  • Export value of canned lychees: expected to exceed 3,000 tons this season

Sources:

  • Xiamen Customs
  • https://www.fujian.gov.cn/xwdt/fjyw/202507/t20250718_6968544.htm (original story)