Is the Era of High Profits for Imported Food Coming to an End?

Late at night in Taikoo Li, Chengdu, Mr. Zhang is unpacking a box of Spanish ham to entertain his friends; in Ms. Li's baking studio, French butter exudes an alluring aroma. How do these exotic flavors cross mountains and seas to reach Rongcheng? The hidden business of imported food agency is quietly changing the dining tables of Chengdu people.

Unlike the hassle of personal overseas shopping, professional agencies can provide a complete solution:

• Compliance Guarantee: Agencies like Zhongshitong are familiar with new customs regulations, such as the newly added quarantine requirements for Australian dairy products this year
• Cost Control: Bulk purchasing can reduce logistics costs by 30%, and Norwegian salmon is a typical example
• Warehousing and Distribution: The constant-temperature warehousing in the bonded warehouse in Qingbaijiang, Chengdu, ensures that chocolate does not melt during transportation

According to the 2023 consumption data:

• Japanese and Korean snacks account for 45% of imported categories, with the annual sales of fire noodles exceeding 200,000 boxes
• The sales of French red wine in the hot pot scenario have increased by 200%
• Children's organic baby food has become the fastest-growing category

Entrepreneurs who want a share of the pie need to pay attention:

• Beware of the "full-category agency" trap and it is recommended to start with a single advantageous category
• Cold chain transportation costs should account for 40% of the first-year budget
• The processing period for special qualifications such as halal certification is as long as 6 months
• Chengdu consumers trust brands with physical experience stores more
• 15% of funds need to be reserved to cope with exchange rate fluctuations

Industry observers point out that customized import will become a new track. An agency has exclusively customized wasabi sauce for a high-end Japanese restaurant in Chengdu, with a profit margin three times higher than that of standard products. At the same time, blockchain traceability technology and carbon neutrality certification are reshaping the consumer trust system.

When you taste Italian ice cream in Kuanzhai Alleys, it may be the result of the precise cooperation of 20 customs declarations and 3 cold chain transfers behind the scenes. The international taste of this food capital is being supported by countless invisible "food bridges." What amazing imported foods have you tried recently? Welcome to share your discoveries in the comments section.