At a modern food processing plant in Shandong, automated production lines are rapidly processing fresh scallions into frozen products. In European supermarkets thousands of kilometers away, these "Made in China" frozen shallots have occupied important positions on shelves. As the world's largest producer of onions, China has an annual output of 24 million tons, accounting for about 23% of the total global production. Now, with the help of processed products such as frozen shallots, China is transforming from a major agricultural producer to a strong exporter of high value-added processed products. Its foreign trade advantages stem from the synergy of multiple aspects.
Technological breakthroughs and quality certification systems are key. Chinese frozen scallion enterprises actively introduce international advanced technology and adopt IQF monomer rapid freezing technology, which can retain more than 90% of the nutritional components and flavor of scallions. Enterprises also attach great importance to international quality certification. Qingdao Huahong Food and other enterprises have obtained HACCP, BRC and other certifications, registered with the US FDA, with an annual export volume of 8000 tons. Their products are exported to more than 20 countries and regions, breaking the bias of "low price and low quality" with excellent quality and establishing a reputation in the international market.
Policy support and market responsiveness have enhanced competitiveness. After the implementation of the RCEP agreement, tariffs in Southeast Asia have been reduced, and China's frozen vegetable exports to Southeast Asia have grown by 34%, with exports to Malaysia even increasing by 280%. In the face of changes in the international market, Chinese companies have responded quickly. In 2024, due to drought, onion production in Europe will decrease. Hebei Galipu Food Co., Ltd. will adjust its production capacity in a timely manner to meet the surging demand for frozen onions in Europe; When the local onion prices in Japan and South Korea increased by 30%, the export volume of frozen chopped shallot in China surged by 42%.
The comprehensive cold chain logistics system ensures smooth exports. From field picking to processing and freezing, and then to port transportation, the entire process is controlled at low temperatures to ensure product freshness. Professional cold chain logistics companies provide efficient services, coupled with the convenient customs clearance environment of major ports such as Qingdao, allowing Chinese frozen chopped shallot to quickly reach the global market and form a "fresh direct" logistics advantage.
The foreign trade advantage of China's frozen chopped shallot is the result of the combination of traditional agriculture and modern industrial technology, and is a reflection of the combined effects of industrial clusters, technological innovation, policy support, and market responsiveness. Against the backdrop of growing demand in the global pre packaged vegetable market, China's frozen chopped shallot are reshaping the global vegetable trade pattern with high-quality, efficient, and stable supply, adding new vitality to China's agricultural product exports.
Post time: Sep-17-2025
