04 · Global Markets
59 Years ofContinuous Export
A national trade-transformation base for citrus, exporting fresh fruit to more than 20 countries and regions.
59years
uninterrupted export since 1968
Coverage
Where Shimen fruit lands
Established channels across four regions, with Southeast Asia as the priority growth market.
Market list per association and trade-base profile.
- Russia01
- Canada02
- Central Asia (5)03
- Southeast Asia04
- Hong Kong, China05
Performance
Export value, 2021 to 2025
USD million. Endpoint values from the trade-base profile; intermediate years not published.
2021 · Self-operated exports
USD 7.39M
2025 · Self-operated exports
USD 14.59M
USD million. Endpoint values from the trade-base profile; intermediate years not published.
- USD 14.59M
- self-operated exports, 2025
- 80%+
- of Hunan's fresh-fruit exports
- 20+
- countries and regions
Up from USD 7.39M in 2021
Per association data
Fresh fruit
National Trade-Transformation Base (Citrus)
Recognised as a national base for foreign-trade transformation in citrus, with working port and inspection cooperation behind every shipment.
- Customs-registered orchards across 100,500 mu
- Cold-chain and post-harvest handling for export grades
- GI-labelled export fruit reaching retail shelves worldwide
2001 → 2026
01
26 citrus festivals
Held every year since 2001 in Shimen.
02
Landmark media
Outdoor screens on key city roads, rail stations and on-train advertising.
03
Road shows
Around three major promotion events across China each year.
Signing ceremony at the 2026 Hunan (Shimen) Citrus Festival
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Data source: The People's Government of Changde City (Portal); Shimen County Citrus Association. 1 mu ≈ 667 m². Specifications are for reference only and subject to pre-shipment samples.