On the 6th, the person in charge of JD International stated at the "New Era High Quality Foreign Trade Development and Trade Facilitation" forum of the 6th China International Import Expo that as a one-stop consumption platform for JD's import and export products, JD International will continue to leverage JD's unique value, while promoting the healthy and stable growth of import and export trade, in collaboration with various government departments, overseas agencies, brand partners, and other parties, Utilize technology and supply chain capabilities to create a cross-border digital supply chain network centered around China and connected globally.
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in the first, second, and third quarters of this year, China imported 4.23 trillion yuan, 4.39 trillion yuan, and 4.58 trillion yuan respectively, with the scale expanding quarter by quarter. On the one hand, as the scale of the consumer market continues to expand, the consumption structure continues to upgrade, and the younger generation of consumers becomes the main consumer force, the demand for high-quality imported goods continues to expand. Low priced and high-quality goods from around the world have enriched consumers' shopping choices.
According to JD data, the number of imported goods increased by 122% compared to the same period in 2019. Thanks to the convenience and efficiency of cross-border e-commerce models, as well as JD's reliable supply chain solutions, JD International has become the first stop for many overseas brands to enter China and also the first stop for Chinese brands to go global.
In terms of digital logistics infrastructure construction, JD.com has established over 1600 warehouses in China and operates nearly 90 bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses worldwide, with a total management area of nearly 900000 square meters. In the future, JD will work with its partners to establish a globally efficient and collaborative logistics network to improve logistics operational efficiency.
At the same time, JD International is also continuously improving its digital and intelligent trading platform. JD International's business covers more than 100 countries and regions in the world, and it has established sales networks with world-famous retailers such as Wal Mart to gradually reach global consumers. By utilizing data tools, intelligent algorithms, and capabilities such as direct shipping from overseas local warehouses, stocking in Chinese bonded warehouses, and returning and transferring goods through bonded modes, we can help brand merchants improve sales efficiency.
The person in charge of JD International stated that in the future, JD will work together with multiple parties to achieve global bonded connectivity, build a global cross-border supply chain network, including providing safe, efficient, stable, transparent, and trustworthy payment and settlement tools for both trading parties, as well as building an information trading platform, connecting key information of business flow, achieving the precipitation of transaction information and data, and providing a solid foundation for digital intelligence.
On the day of the event, JD International also released a newly upgraded "Jingzhi Inspection" genuine guarantee service on site, including three major upgrades: landing deep quick inspection service, physical anti-counterfeiting full link upgrade, and open direct mail product identification service.
At present, JD International has established three major direct procurement centers in Japan, South Korea, and Europe. Through its international supply chain capabilities, it will not only improve link efficiency, product richness, reduce product costs, and ensure product safety, but also build a JD self operated buyer network worldwide to provide consumers with global selection and overseas direct mail services, meeting the diversified low-cost authentic experience of consumers.
The person in charge of JD International stated that the coverage of genuine identification of direct mail products marks the realization of JD International's ability to ensure the full range of imported genuine products. JD will work with global partners to seize China's high-level opening-up opportunities, while fully leveraging its differentiated supply chain system and digital technology advantages. Together with industrial chain partners, JD will explore opportunities and create a cross-border digital supply chain network that contributes to global trade.