Guangdong Brief Introduction--aquarium manufacture and wholesale center of the world
Guangdong is the earliest opening-up area of China. In 1998, the GDP of Guangdong reached 103 billion dollars exceeding Singapore’s 82.8 billion dollars. In 2003 the GDP reached 191.4 billion dollars exceeding Hong Kong’s 158.5 billion dollars. In 2007 the GDP of Guangdong is to exceed Taiwan’s 376.6 billion dollars.
At the end of 1990s, influenced by Taiwan and Hong Kong, A new aquarium industry formed in Guangdong basing on traditional fish culture. And recently, a group of pet related enterprises established. The service of Hong Kong, the fund of Taiwan and The industry of Guangdong make a world class manufacture base. Now Guangdong possesses 80% aquarium enterprises in China and is the second largest pet industry base in China following Zhejiang.
Guangdong is not only the manufacture base but also the most important distributing center of China. Driving by GAA and supporting by enterprises, the biggest global wholesale market—Yue He Pet and Aquarium Wholesale Market was founded in 2003. Till now there are over 800 franchisers all around China have gather into this market.
Locating Guangdong, CIPAS will accelerate the development of this industry and improve the trade and communication between China and oversea market.