Qinghai Province Establishes First Customs Service Station Dedicated to Cool-Water Vegetable Exports

Recently, Qinghai Province in the People's Republic of China has taken a significant step in developing its agricultural exports by establishing the Plateau Cool-Water Vegetable Export Customs Service Station in Haidong City. This move is aimed at promoting the development of a "double-cold" agricultural product export cluster with a 10,000-ton capacity of cold-water fish and vegetables. The establishment of this station represents a model innovation for Xining Customs and the Haidong Municipal People's Government to jointly promote the development of a green and organic agricultural and livestock product export hub in Qinghai.

Key Takeaways:

• The Plateau Cool-Water Vegetable Export Customs Service Station is the first customs service station dedicated to specialty products in Qinghai Province, aiming to develop a "double-cold" agricultural product export cluster with a 10,000-ton capacity.
• Haidong City, a major vegetable-producing area in Qinghai Province, has seen significant growth in vegetable production, with 311,700 mu (approximately 16,000 hectares) of land dedicated to vegetable production in 2024, producing 749,200 tons of vegetables.
• Haidong City has expanded its cool-season vegetable export business, exporting 1,905 tons of cool-season vegetables in the first seven months of this year, a 1.4-fold year-on-year increase, accounting for 89.9% of the province's total cool-season vegetable exports during the same period.
• The establishment of the Customs Service Station for Plateau Cool Vegetable Exports will provide Haidong businesses and growers with comprehensive services, including policy consultation, business guidance, efficient supervision, and expedited customs clearance.
• The station aims to help Haidong transform its agricultural advantages into open advantages, facilitate the export of Haidong's specialty products, and promote high-quality imports and exports, thus contributing to rural revitalization and increasing farmers' incomes.

Statistics:

• In 2024, Haidong City had 311,700 mu (approximately 16,000 hectares) of land dedicated to vegetable production.
• Vegetable production in Haidong City reached 749,200 tons, accounting for 46.92% and 45.39% of the province's total vegetable production area and production, respectively.
• In the first seven months of this year, Haidong City exported 1,905 tons of cool-season vegetables, a 1.4-fold year-on-year increase, accounting for 89.9% of the province's total cool-season vegetable exports during the same period.
• 3,944 tons of potatoes were exported in the first seven months of this year, demonstrating the enormous potential for the development of Qinghai's high-quality, nutritious, and aesthetically pleasing cool-season vegetables.

Sources:

• qinghai.gov.cn/zwgk/system/2025/08/26/030080125.shtml