- Queensland exporters to be showcased at China's largest import show
- Close to 30 Queensland food and beverage companies exhibiting at China International Import Expo
- Premier opened Taste of Queensland pavilion inside Australian display today
Queensland's vast range of exports are on show this week during one of the State's largest trade missions.
More than 70 delegates representing close to 30 Queensland food and beverage companies are promoting their products at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
As one of the world's largest trade shows, CIIE attracts more than 400,000 delegates and exhibitors from 100 countries.
The Premier officially opened the dedicated Taste of Queensland pavilion inside the Australian display today.
The Queensland exhibitors cover fine and premium Queensland beef, seafood, horticultural, wine and beverage, processed food and health and wellness products.
Sirromet Wine, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Tamborine Mountain Distillery and King River Ag are among the companies that are on the ground in Shanghai.
China is Queensland's largest goods export market for the 12 months to September 2023, valued at $23.7 billion.
Queensland has a longstanding Sister-State partnership with Shanghai, which was first signed by late Premier Mike Ahern 34 years ago.
The Premier renewed Queensland's Sister-State Agreement this year.
Quotes attributed to the Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk:
"I last attended the inaugural CIIE in 2018 as a guest of the Shanghai Government and led a delegation of 14 Queensland companies to CIIE.
"Today, 70 delegates from 28 Queensland companies join me.
"This represents the strength in Queensland's food and agriculture space as we market great Queensland products to the world.
"Queensland has some of the best products in the world to offer and CIIE is a fantastic place to show them off.
"The CIIE is the largest trade expo in the world - our support of this event will lay the foundation for the continued success of Queensland businesses in China.
"Queensland businesses have a friend in Shanghai as our long-time Sister-State."
Quotes attributable to Trade and Investment Queensland Chief Executive Officer Justin McGowan:
"With more than 100 countries at CIIE, there are countless opportunities to showcase Queensland to the immense Chinese market as well as the global buyers in attendance.
"The demand for Queensland products is growing exponentially around the world as more countries discover the exceptional quality of what we produce.
"The enthusiasm of these leading Queensland exporters to either expand their footprint in China, or enter for the first time, aligns with the passion that goes into their products.
"Trade and Investment Queensland is dedicated to achieving outstanding export outcomes for Queensland. Events like CIIE play a key role in that success."
Quotes attributable to Bundaberg Brewed Drinks CEO John McLean:
"It's always such a privilege to take our Brews to the world. It's our chance to showcase our region, our state, and our country.
"With the continued support of so many, we are able to continue to grow and treat the world to Bundaberg."
