And dairy exporters have hit record milk powder sales to China this year but areAustralian milk powder exports to China have surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching 19,726 tonnes over the nine months through to September 2020.
Apple, pear and stone fruit growers also send a significant amount of produce to China, with more than 30 per cent of industry exports destined for Chinese markets. "Discussions for fruit juice to be lowered in health rating, which have now been pushed off until February next year, also weigh heavily on the industry's future."Australia's pharmaceutical product manufacturing industry has also become more reliant on China as an export market.
Australian vitamin supplements accounted for over one-fifth of Chinese imports, as Chinese consumers favoured Australian brands including Blackmores and Swisse.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)