Opportunities for Aussie exporters in South China
Channel: Austrade
Date: 2021-12-01

As the gateway for many Australian F&B products into mainland China, South China has played a significant role in amplifying the Australian brand. With an aging population and record-high government investment, there is growing opportunity for Australian healthcare services, products, and technologies to be introduced in South China. 

Guangdong province alone represented 22% of China's total imports and exports in 2020. The region continues to present commercial opportunities for Australian business across various industries, including agribusiness and food, professional services, healthcare and consumer, architecture and design, education, and advanced technologies. 

Austrade South China operations cover Guangdong, Hunan, Guangxi, Fujian and Hainan provinces – a combined market of over 300 million consumers, with a total GDP equivalent to countries like Canada or South Korea. 

We understand this is a tough time for business – from a global pandemic disrupting supply chains to trade barriers impacting some Australian exports to China. Businesses should continue to make commercial decisions based on a thorough assessment of risk and opportunity, and obtain professional advice where necessary.

If you want to know more about South China, please contact Austrade at https://www.austrade.gov.au