Serbia Organica’s Participation at the Second Conference on the Placement of Organic Products on the Chinese Market
At the Second Conference on the Placement of Organic Products on the Chinese Market, held in Handan, Hebei Province, jointly organized by the Hebei Province Organic Industry Promotion Association and IFOAM Asia, Serbia Organica delivered a notable presentation on the opportunities for Serbian organic producers to supply the Chinese market with organic products.
Branislav Anđelić presented the overall structure and capacities of organic production and the agricultural sector in Serbia, as well as the potential product offer, while Petar Simić spoke about the Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Serbia and the People’s Republic of China, as well as the Kolubara Biodistrict.
The goal of the conference was to encourage sustainable development of the organic sector through integrating international perspectives, exchanging best practices, and strengthening the global organic products market, with a particular focus on enhancing partnerships with countries that have strategic ties with China, such as Germany, Serbia, New Zealand, and numerous Asian states, especially the countries of Central Asia.
These partnerships aim to enable easier trade in organically certified products, greater cooperation within the industry, and the fostering of innovation in sustainable agriculture.
During the conference, a Memorandum of Cooperation was also signed with the Hebei Province Organic Industry Promotion Association, designated by the central government of the PRC as the institution responsible for cooperation with Serbia in the field of organic production. This memorandum is expected to contribute to easier placement of Serbian organic products on the Chinese market.
The Chinese hosts emphasized that there is considerable interest in the Chinese market for Serbian organic wines, honey, chocolates, as well as other products, including wheat and various grains.
The placement of Serbian products on the Chinese market is further facilitated by the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement, which has reduced or completely eliminated tariffs on numerous Serbian agricultural and food products.
