Ningxia's agricultural and food products sell well in 90 countries and regions, with exports of 1.99 billion yuan in the first three quarters.

China News Service, Yinchuan, November 10 (Reporter Li Peishan) The reporter learned from Yinchuan Customs on the 10th that in the first three quarters of this year, the total import and export volume of Ningxia's agricultural and food products was 247,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 26.5%, and the total foreign trade value was 1.99 billion yuan (RMB, the same below). Wine, wolfberry, beef and mutton, dairy products, cold vegetables and other specialty products are in bloom, and the products are sold in 90 countries and regions around the world.

Ningxia is located at 37 to 39 degrees north latitude. The Helan Mountain blocks the cold current and is irrigated by the Yellow River. The average annual sunshine is nearly 3,000 hours. The temperature difference between day and night is 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. The gravel soil is breathable and rich in minerals, providing advantageous conditions for the growth of agricultural products. At the same time, the saline-alkali shoals in the central part are densely populated with pastures and Chinese medicinal materials, and have abundant weakly alkaline water. The combination of light, temperature difference, water and soil enhances the quality of agricultural and food products.

In the first three quarters, the export volume of Ningxia wine to Germany increased by 172.4% and 225.4% respectively, and the export volume to Spain increased by 119.2% and 232.1% respectively. Wang Fang, the person in charge of Ningxia Canaan Meidi Winery Co., Ltd., said that the winery has recently sent a batch of wine to Germany. With the VI-1 certificate that meets the requirements of EU regulations, it can be successfully cleared at EU ports and enjoy relevant tariff preferences. Currently, 13 Ningxia wine companies exporting to Europe have obtained this certificate.

The export pattern of wolfberry is also changing. In the past, Ningxia wolfberry was mainly exported as dried fruit. This year, Ningxia wolfberry fresh fruit has been supplied to Hong Kong on a regular basis. Two companies have used the bellyhold capacity of Yinchuan-Hong Kong flights to transport their products to the Hong Kong market. In the first three quarters, Ningxia wolfberry was exported to 44 countries and regions, exporting 2846.1 tons and worth 160 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.3% and 21.7% respectively. The export volume continues to rank first in the country.

At the same time, exports of meat, dairy products and cold vegetables expanded simultaneously. The export of frozen beef and mutton and other meat products was 577.8 tons, a year-on-year increase of 170.6%; the export of milk powder, whey protein powder and other dairy products was 796.7 tons, an increase of 20.1%; the export of cold vegetables was 47,000 tons, with a value of 280 million yuan, of which the export volume of onions, garlic, and green onions increased by 199.2%, 316.9%, and 919.3% respectively. Relying on the high altitude and cool summer climate conditions, Ningxia vegetables are on the market in a staggered season from July to September. In response to the market demand during the high temperature and drought period in the south, Tan sheep and beef cattle farms have also achieved zero registration for supply to Hong Kong and Macao.

Chen Yan, director of the Third Comprehensive Business Division of Yinchuan Customs, said that overseas market demand for Ningxia's specialty agricultural products is still expanding, and export categories and market coverage are expected to continue to expand.