China
Overview
China's rapid economic growth and increasingly accessible markets make it one of our most significant export destinations.
China is Queensland's fourth-largest export market after Japan, Korea and India. Although it is mainly built on mineral and resource exports, the export of Queensland goods, merchandise and services to China continues to grow.
Emerging opportunities in China include:
- mining equipment, technology and services
- beauty and lifestyle products, services and training
- green building
- architecture and design
- urban planning
- environmental management
- education and training
- marine
- aviation
- biotechnology
- tourism services
- creative industries.
Significant opportunities also exist in processed food and beverages targeting the large consumer market in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing as well as other cities across China.
Major focuses
Mining equipment, technology and services
China's major coal mining industry presents further opportunities for Queensland companies. The mandate from the Chinese Central Government to consolidate the country's mines and to improve their efficiency and operational safety creates opportunities for innovative mining technology, extraction equipment and mine safety training services.
The mining equipment, technology and services initiative is designed to assist Queensland firms to win export orders in this growing market. Consequently, the Queensland Government organises a trade mission to attend the China Coal and Mining Expo in Beijing each year.
Beauty and lifestyle products, services and training
Significant opportunities exist Beauty and lifestyle products and services, Trade Queensland is tackling this these by targeting the large consumer market in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing as well as other cities across China.
Green building
Green building and construction is currently a key initiative targeting growth sectors in China's building and construction industries.
Key opportunities for Queensland businesses in the China building and construction sector include:
- design, construction, and fit-out of residential and commercial developments
- supply of green building materials, systems and technologies
- training in green building construction and designing practices
- consultation services in the areas of building design, materials, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency of building projects.
Education and training
China's is Queensland's second-largest education export destination after India, attracting just over 12 700 student enrolments in the 2008 calendar year.
Business and commerce and management, health and wellbeing, hospitality and tourism courses continue to offer ongoing opportunities for Queensland institutions. Opportunities are emerging in executive-level training and professional development for Chinese government officials - in the areas of leadership, human resource management and governance.
Shanghai World Expo 2010
In 2010, the World Expo will be held in Shanghai and more than 70 million people are expected to visit the event between May and October 2010. Australia's pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo will address the Expo's "Better City, Better Life" theme by highlighting Australia's strong and vibrant economy, our commitment to sustainable development, our technological expertise and innovation, our world-class research facilities and eduction system and our rich and diverse culture.
Queensland's participation will see a number of cultural, entertainment and business events held in and around Shanghai.
Please visit our calendar of events and export training to find out more about this and other upcoming events for Trade Queensland.
Trade Queensland representation
Trade Queensland has representation in Beijing, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shanghai, providing export advice and assistance to Queensland businesses.
In addition, our overseas market teams based in Brisbane work closely with our network of export advisers throughout Queensland and overseas, enhancing opportunities for mutual support and collaboration to help build the export capability of Queensland firms and help drive export growth.
Publications
Trade Queensland has a range of publications that provide more detailed information about export opportunities in China (including Hong Kong).
More information
For more information about how we can help you export to China contact Trade Queensland.
Our calendar of events and export training provides information about export and trade activities for China and other markets for 2009 and beyond.
Last updated 12 November 2009
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