China on Wednesday announced that it has lifted the ban on wool and other cloven-hoofed animals’ skin products imported from South Africa.
“After conducting a full consultation and risk-evaluation process, the General Administration of Customs of China and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China have lifted the ban on wool and other cloven-hoofed animals’ skin products imported from South Africa,” said the Chinese Embassy in South Africa.
China and South Africa are important economic and trade partners, with a long history of cooperation.
The Chinese Embassy said it will continue to work extensively in South Africa to elevate further the unparalleled bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
China has been South Africa’s largest trading partner for 13 consecutive years.
In 2021, the total trade volume between China and South Africa reached US$54.35 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 50.7%, of which China’s imports from South Africa reached US$33.23 billion, up by 59.6% year-on-year.
