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China, an emerging leader in the halal industry, will9moon18to19The 9th Dubai Halal Exhibition and Conference was held at the Roda Al Bustan Hotel on the 28th, with the establishment of a strong national pavilion.

1、 Chinese investment3.67trillion Moroccan dirhams (1The Belt and Road Economic Corridor (worth US$1 trillion) will boost the Gulf region1530billion Moroccan dirhams (500billion) of halal food market.

2、 UAE imports200billion US dollars (730Halal consumersFarrelly Mitchell, food and agriculture experts said.

3、 Across68countries, covering44billion people, accounting for the world'sGDPof40%, China’s Belt and Road Initiative will establish direct land connections with the Middle Eastern market.

4、 China remains the UAE's second largest trading partner.2016The total bilateral trade volume reached1702billion Moroccan dirhams (463.7billion US dollars).

Dubai, UAE

China has invested in its Belt and Road Initiative1trillion, is expected to beCGC) Halal food market and global halal economy bring50billion US dollars (1830The growth of halal exports (RMB 1.3 billion) is making halal products more affordable for consumers in the Middle East, say organizers of the upcoming Halal Expo in Dubai.

Across68countries, covering44billion people, accounting for the world'sGDPof40%China's Belt and Road Initiative will establish direct land connections with the Middle East market, allowing the launch of more halal products, including food, hygiene, health, perfume and cosmetics.

China, which has2600As a country with a population of 1.5 million Muslims, the domestic halal industry is booming and efforts are continuing to strengthen the domestic halal ecosystem.

“Gaining credibility in the global halal food market is crucial for China to increase its influence. The country is already the largest exporter of modest fashion items among the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and has great potential to meet the rapidly growing demand of the global halal food market.2021The year will break through1.7trillion dollars."Mohammed Saleh Badri, International Halal Certification Forum (IHAF) Secretary-General, said in a recent statement.

China has also created infrastructure to support halal trade, including the construction of halal food and Muslim product manufacturing centers, such as the Wuzhong Halal Industrial Park in Ningxia, a Muslim stronghold, which has attracted218company.

A reliable halal food certification is crucial for China to develop trust in these products globally. The government currently has no national laws or regulations for the industry.

China remains the UAE’s largest trading partner, according to data from the UAE Department of Economy and Statistics.2016In 2016, the total bilateral trade volume reached1702billion Moroccan dirhams (463.7billion US dollars).

"China's investment in the Belt and Road Initiative is certain to accelerate the growth of global halal consumption as it will reduce the costs of large-scale production and inland transportation across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa – the world's largest halal markets."Raees Ahmed, Director of Exhibitions and Events at Orange,2017said the organizers of the Dubai Halal Expo.

Research shows that from2015Since the beginning of 2016, the compound annual growth rate has been9%,arrive2021By 2020, China's halal industry is expected to reach1.9trillion dollars.

China's domestic demand for halal food is strong, and it is estimated that200billion US dollars from2600Although China’s Muslim population is only2%, and most of them live in Northwest China, including Xinjiang, Ningxia, Gansu and Qinghai, where Muslims account for 2.5% of China's total Muslim population.70%。

“The Muslim population is also younger than the national average.19The population under the age of41%In China, this age and Muslim population growth are key long-term drivers of domestic halal food consumption.”Raees AhmedSaid.

“Halal food is considered healthy and hygienic. More and more non-Muslim consumers prefer halal food because it is considered safe. As a result, the distribution of halal food has expanded beyond traditional markets in cities such as Shanghai, where there are810,000 Muslims."

"China is witnessing a growth in the number of national halal food companies, as well as the expansion of some halal product lines. In addition to demand from the Muslim population, the growing popularity of halal food as a healthy option is also driving demand."

“We’ve witnessed a strong response from Chinese manufacturers – they are taking halal products and distribution more seriously.”Ahmedexplain.

Globally, Muslims spend2014The estimated annual11.2billion US dollars, to2020Years, with the potential to rise to15.8US$ billion. Muslim spending accounts for2014Global food and beverage spending16.7%。

Halal Exhibition-Dubai2017, for value2.3The trillion-dollar global halal industry is the largest and most comprehensive in the Middle East.B2B(Business to Business) Halal Exhibition. This exhibition attracted13countries and attracted participation from40countries3700Trade tourists are expected to come from this sector. Buyers and sellers of halal products and services are expected to do greater business in this sector.

Raees AhmedMr. said: "We are very pleased to welcome the China Pavilion at the Halal Expo. It reflects the fact that halal products and services are expanding beyond the Muslim world."

“The China Pavilion will help create greater consumer awareness of global halal products, halal standards and the benefits of consuming clean, green and halal products – a trend that is rapidly spreading around the world.”