Look, these are the 100 Chinese new energy vehicles I ordered, very popular in Dakar! "In Yiwu, China, Senegalese businessman Surahat showed a video on his phone to reporters. In the video, white Wuling Binguo cars are neatly arranged in a parking lot in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. I have established a new energy ride hailing company in Dakar and plan to learn from China's' Didi model 'for operation Surahat said that for Senegal, introducing new energy vehicles has many benefits, not only providing employment opportunities and reducing taxi operating costs, but also being more environmentally friendly. Seeing new energy vehicles running on the streets of China, I also look forward to seeing similar scenes in Senegal in the future Surahat said. This is just one of Surahat's many 'business inspirations'. In Yiwu, known as the "world supermarket", Sula has witnessed the increasingly frequent economic and trade exchanges between China and Africa. In 2003, Surahat came to Yiwu for the first time to purchase hardware products, and the high-quality and affordable products were sold out as soon as they arrived in Senegal. Nowadays, relying on Yiwu China Small Commodity City, which gathers 2.1 million types of Chinese made goods, as well as smooth logistics and efficient and convenient international trade services, Sula's business is growing bigger and bigger. ? Walking into the exhibition hall of Sula's non trading company in Yiwu, there is a prominent display of a row of new energy samples such as solar photovoltaic panels and solar street lights, as well as hundreds or thousands of products such as hardware, daily necessities, electronic instruments, and household appliances. There is a constant stream of African merchants coming and going in the exhibition hall. ? At first, the goods I sent to Africa in a year could fit twenty or thirty containers. Last year, I shipped over 4000 containers and more than 1000 types of goods. This number is expected to continue to increase this year Sula said. ? Rich and diverse Chinese products are increasingly popular in Africa. Data shows that China has maintained its position as Africa's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. In 2023, the trade volume between China and Africa reached a historical peak of 282.1 billion US dollars, and China's exports of new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products to Africa increased significantly by 291%, 109%, and 57% year-on-year. Malian businessman (left) is shopping for photovoltaic accessories at a shop in Yiwu China Small Commodity City (photo taken on March 19, 2024). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Weng Xinyang. In Yiwu China Small Commodity City, many businesses are full of confidence in the development potential of the African market. We are developing and promoting new products such as lithium-ion bicycles (e-bikes) for the African market, and it is expected that our sales share will grow rapidly in the next 10 years, "said Yao Meisu, Sales Director of Yiwu Manou Bicycle Co., Ltd. The company is positioned in the mid to high end market and has established its own brand. Last year, more than 100000 bicycles were sold to Africa. Yiwu Huilian Hardware Company mainly sells interior decoration hardware accessories such as rails, hinges, and hinges to African countries. General Manager Shu Huixiao told reporters that in the past five years, the sales of hardware products in countries such as Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and South Africa have grown significantly. The cooperation with African clients is stable and friendly. With the growth of economic development and engineering construction demand in African countries, the growth rate of the African market will be even faster Shu Hui smiled and said. With the deepening of China Africa cooperation, many Chinese companies plan to further strengthen their exchanges with Africa, providing better quality goods and more comprehensive services for the African market. We plan to participate in exhibitions in Africa this year and visit distributors in person. We also provided free posters and brochures to local distributors, hoping to help them sell their products Shu Hui smiled and said. In 2023, Yiwu Jierko Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., located in the East New Energy Market of Zone 2 of Yiwu China Small Commodity City, sold nearly 100 million yuan worth of solar power generation equipment to Africa. The head of the company, Lin Jianxiong, said, "Africa is our most important market. Products such as solar water pumps, backup power supplies, outdoor power supplies, etc. are very popular. In the first half of this year, our sales to Africa increased by 20% to 30%." "In the future, we plan to focus on upgrading our 'China services' in Africa to further enhance brand value. For example, we can customize and provide complete solar product solutions for local customers, and provide technical support for pre-sales and after-sales," Lin Jianxiong said. (New Society)