Over the past two years, plant-based food consumption has grown by 49% across the EU, reaching a total sales volume of €3.6 billion.
China aims to re-examine HALAL (Part 1)
2025-05-15
Halal
Approximately 1 to 2% of China's Muslim population is concentrated primarily among ethnic minorities, including the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Gansu Province, Qinghai Province, and Xinjiang. However, in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, this small percentage still translates to a population of over 20 million, representing a significant market for local and foreign businesses in halal food and certification. Southeast Asian companies have entered China, while local indigenous businesses, which have long provided dietary needs for their followers, are attempting to expand beyond the country's borders.
China's halal food exportseach yearaverageGlobal shareofAround $100 million, which is considered to be meager and has the potential to grow significantly. Although large local companies have successfully penetratedWhile China's government and businesses are making all the right moves to win over the Muslim world, many smaller companies are struggling to make themselves known.
He explained that as a significant halal supplier, China has engaged in several good practices, such as hosting international conferences and events, establishing halal manufacturing hubs and industrial zones, and establishing joint ventures and partnerships with Muslim-majority countries. For example, the China (Ningxia) International Halal Food and Muslim Products Festival Investment and Trade Fair has been held since 2005, while Qinghai has hosted the International Halal Food and Products Expo since 2007. Both showcase Chinese halal products to the world, promote small business development, and create sourcing and sales opportunities.