In the year 2020, foreign trade has become the highlight of China's economy. According to the statistics of the General Administration of Customs, China's total export amount reached 17.93 trillion yuan in 2020, increased by 4% year-on-year.
An epidemic changed the world in 2020 and also changed the list of best-selling foreign trade products of China. Let's take stock of the best-selling foreign trade products in 2020 based on the data from Alibaba.
1. Furniture
According to data, as of the end of October, the turnover of the furniture industry increased by 191% year-on-year, and the amount of orders increased by 112% year-on-year. Due to epidemics, many people stay at home most of the time, which increases the demand for buying furniture.
2.Small appliance
Export orders for small household appliances and disinfection and sterilization appliances grew rapidly in 2020. The air purifier is the winner. From April to November 2020, the export orders for air purifiers at Alibaba International Station are 8.8 times higher than in the same period of 2019. Under the epidemic, people have realized the importance of clean air for health.
3.Bicycle
In October 2020, bicycle orders at Alibaba International Station increased 220% year-on-year. Due to the epidemic, more and more people have cultivated the habit of riding a bicycle, some to reduce the risk of public transport and others to exercise. In November 2020, Shanghai Phoenix Bicycles' outdoor commercial orders had been queued until July 2021.
4.Disposable tableware
Many countries have learned from China's successful epidemic prevention experience and reduced eating out times. Takeaway food is more popular in other countries, which has also driven the increase in export orders for disposable tableware.
The data shows that the export of disposable tableware has increased for eight consecutive months. The volume of transactions in the last three months has increased by 127% year-on-year and the amount of orders has increased by 113% year-on-year.
5.Masks and medical equipment
Anti-epidemic materials are the champion of export sales in 2020, including textiles such as masks and medical equipment such as ventilators.
A spokesperson for the General Administration of Customs said that in the first three quarters of 2020, our country's national defense epidemic materials contributed to an overall export growth of 2.2%. We exported textiles, including masks, medical devices, and medicines, totaled 1.04 trillion yuan, increased by 36.5%.
SUMMARY
In fact, the best-selling products on the market are also closely related to the international situacion. In 2021, the global epidemic is still severe. If you want to import from China but do not know what products to import, you can consider the products listed in this article.