China’s outdoor gear sales up 75% as warmer weather rises – WORLD

As the weather warms, sales of camping equipment in China are increasing by 75 percent.With the warming weather in China in recent days, the camp economy has begun to revive.With the warming weather in China in recent days, the camp economy has begun to revive. Sales of camping supplies in China rose 75 percent in February, according to the data. By mid-March, internet searches for camping had increased by 450 percent compared to the same period last year. period. Zhu Yuelai, who sells camping equipment such as tents in Yiwu, said: “The camping economy is booming not only in China, but worldwide. Since the beginning of the year, orders from overseas have increased significantly from Yiwu International Trade Exchange. “Orders are up 40 to 50 percent this year,” he said. Manufacturers said orders started earlier this year and they’re taking more orders for larger tents.

More foreign entrepreneurs come to Yiwu

Since China’s foreign trade has generally returned to normal after the epidemic, entrepreneurs from various countries have come to Yiwu to select suitable colors and patterns for their customers. Since the beginning of the year, the number of foreign entrepreneurs visiting the Yiwu International Trade Market has exceeded 1,000 per day, up 17.5% from the same period last year.

Zhao Wenge, director of the Zhejiang-based company, said: “Visitor density has reached about 95 percent of pre-epidemic levels. “Currently, we are primarily focused on bringing foreign buyers back to Yiwu as soon as possible,” he said.

According to the data, more than 30 million people work in more than 2 million 100 thousand small and medium-sized enterprises in Yiwu. 60 percent of the products of these companies are exported. Known as the most important “wholesale market” in China and even the world, Yiwu also offers opportunities for young people who want to start a business.