Is the Era of High Profits in Imported Food Coming to an End? Guangxi Agents Reveal the Industry Truth

When Mr. Zhang first saw the exquisitely packaged Vietnamese durian cakes on the supermarket shelves in Nanning, he didn't expect that there was a multi - billion - yuan market hidden behind it. As a bridgehead connecting China and ASEAN, Guangxi is quietly becoming a new hot spot for imported food trade. Today, let's unveil the mysterious veil of the Guangxi food agency and import industry.

Guangxi's unique geographical location makes it the preferred channel for ASEAN food to enter the Chinese market. Data in 2023 shows that the import of ASEAN food through Guangxi ports increased by 37% year - on - year, among which snacks, tropical fruits, and special condiments ranked the top three. Compared with other regions, Guangxi agents enjoy three core advantages:

• Logistics Cost Advantage: Land - sea combined transportation saves 20% of the transportation time compared to pure sea transportation
• Customs Clearance Efficiency Advantage: ASEAN fresh products can achieve rapid customs clearance within 6 hours
• Policy Support Advantage: Enjoy tariff reduction and exemption policies of the China - ASEAN Free Trade Area

When Ms. Li entered this industry last year, she almost suffered heavy losses due to her lack of understanding of the rules. Through on - the - spot research, we have summarized five common "pits" that practitioners often step into:

• Failing to handle the import food consignor record in advance
• Ignoring the differences in food additive standards between China and foreign countries
• Choosing a logistics company without cold - chain qualifications
• Underestimating the professional requirements for Chinese label production
• Insufficient understanding of the food certification systems of ASEAN countries

When a certain brand of Thai coconut water entered the Chinese market through a Guangxi agent, it went through a complete localization transformation process:

• Adjusted the sterilization process parameters according to Chinese standards
• Redesigned the packaging to meet the aesthetic standards of Chinese people
• Developed compound flavors such as "coconut water + passion fruit"
• Established a digital traceability system for direct procurement from Nanning to Bangkok

With the continuous release of RCEP policy dividends, industry experts predict:

• The market share of emerging production areas such as Myanmar and Laos will increase
• The demand for halal food certification will grow rapidly
• The integration of cross - border e - commerce and general trade models will accelerate

When the aroma of Vietnamese coffee beans wafts into Chinese office buildings, and when Malaysian Musang King durians become popular products in live - streaming rooms, food import is no longer the exclusive domain of large enterprises. Whether you are a physical store owner looking for differentiated products or a trading company planning to transform, now is the golden window period for laying out the Guangxi market. Which type of ASEAN food do you most want to represent? Welcome to share your insights in the comment section, perhaps the next successful case will come from your inspiration.