In a significant development for regional trade, Qingyuan’s aquaculture sector has successfully penetrated the Hong Kong market with its first-ever shipment of premium mandarin fish. The breakthrough occurred on Friday when 500 kilograms of freshly harvested fish from Qingxin district passed rigorous inspection and quarantine protocols before being dispatched to the special administrative region.
Qingxin’s geographical advantages, positioned along the pristine waters of the Beijiang River with an ideal temperate climate, create perfect natural conditions for cultivating high-quality mandarin fish. The district boasts an extensive aquaculture footprint spanning 740 hectares dedicated to this prized species.
Chen He, General Manager of Qingyuan Yutong Aquaculture Technology, detailed the comprehensive process behind this inaugural shipment: “We successfully navigated registration requirements, met stringent entry standards, and completed all customs clearance procedures. Building on this achievement, we’re committed to establishing consistent supply channels to Hong Kong.”
Local authorities have been instrumental in facilitating this export milestone by developing enhanced infrastructure, including advanced cold chain storage and seafood processing facilities. These improvements have optimized the entire production-to-sales pipeline for aquaculture enterprises.
The economic significance of mandarin fish cultivation in Qingxin is substantial, with recent data revealing nearly 20,000 tons produced in 2025 alone. The total output value across the industrial chain reached an impressive 2.376 billion yuan (approximately $340 million), underscoring the sector’s growing importance to the regional economy.