In the first 10 months of this year, the amount of duty-free shopping on Hainan Islands increased by 12.5% year-on-year.
The number of shoppers was 4.101 million, a year-on-year increase of 8.9%
Quick Look
- From January to October 2026, the amount of duty-free shopping on Hainan's outlying islands was 27.66 billion yuan, the number of shoppers was 4.101 million, and the number of purchases was 23.113 million items, a year-on-year increase of 12.5%, 8.9%, and 4.4% respectively.
- Haikou Customs disclosed data and introduced supervision and service measures.
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Why It Matters
The duty-free shopping policy on Hainan’s outlying islands continues to be implemented. Haikou Customs is responsible for supervision and customs clearance services. China Duty Free (Haikou) International Duty Free City is the main duty-free shopping place.
China News Service, Haikou, November 9 (Zhao Yuanyuan, Liu Zige) Haikou Customs disclosed on the 9th that from January to October 2026, the amount of duty-free shopping on Hainan's outlying islands was 27.66 billion yuan, the number of shoppers was 4.101 million, and the number of purchases was 23.113 million items, a year-on-year increase of 12.5%, 8.9%, and 4.4% respectively.
"We have optimized the product supply based on tourists' preferences, launched exclusive discounts, and carried out on-site theme markets and new product experience activities one after another. Various preferential activities are very popular with tourists." The person in charge of China Duty Free (Haikou) International Duty Free City said.
On October 1, customers shopped at Haikou International Duty Free City. Photo by China News Service reporter Luo Yunfei
Mr. Zhang, a tourist from Wuhan, Hubei, went to Hainan with his family for vacation, and made a special trip to China Duty Free (Haikou) International Duty Free City to purchase products. Mr. Zhang selected a variety of skin care and beauty sets for his family. He said that the duty-free shopping categories are rich in choices, the shopping and pickup procedures are simple and fast, and the consumption experience is comfortable and smooth.
Haikou Port Customs, a subsidiary of Haikou Customs, keeps a close eye on the entire process of business operations, strengthens on-site front-line supervision, dynamically tracks all aspects of merchandise storage, display and sales, and delivery and verification, and implements risk prevention and control to ensure the smooth operation of the duty-free shopping policy on outlying islands. At the same time, we will deepen the construction of the service brand of "Qiongguan Assistance to Enterprises", further standardize appointment customs clearance services in customs areas, proactively connect with enterprises for business guidance, and continue to polish the "gold-letter sign" of offshore island duty-free shopping while maintaining the bottom line of supervision, so that tourists can enjoy a safe and convenient duty-free shopping experience. (over)
Open Questions
- Which specific product categories are growing the fastest?
- What is the subsequent adjustment plan for the duty-free shopping policy?
