16th July 2026 | Shanghai, China The same product can receive different HS codes in China, South Korea, and Japan because each country adds its own national digits beyond the shared first six, applying different rules on composition, cocoa content, and packaging. The Exporter’s Question One question we hear often from exporters sounds simple: if…
14th July 2026 | Shanghai, China What We Saw A spirits exporter was introduced to a promising Asian buyer through a Chamber of Commerce connection. The deal was signed smoothly, and both sides were pleased at the time. However, one important detail was overlooked: the buyer was not from the FMCG sector and did not…
12th July 2026 | Shanghai, China Why Small-Pack Alcohol Beverage Formats Are Gaining Strong Consumer Preference in Asia. A visit to a 24-hour FamilyMart on Huaihai Road reveals a clear market signal: small-format alcohol dominates consumer attention. Eye-level shelves are filled with compact products such as 50ml baijiu shooters, 100ml canned highballs, 187ml mini red…
11 July 2026 | Shanghai, China Exporters need to support partners beyond the container In multiple Asian markets, importers of pre-packed food and alcohol are sitting on significant inventory. Sell-through from 2025 to now remains slow—not only because of weak demand and cautious consumption, but because consumer habits and route-to-market models have shifted. Bulk stockpiling…
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