CHINA. Hainan’s first-quarter offshore duty-free sales reached RMY14.21 billion (US$2.06 billion) , a +25.7% incease year-on-year, according to just released Haikou Customs figures.
The figures were first published by Hainan News, The Moodie Davitt Report’s strategic partner on Hainan island.
Haikou Customs said 1.816 million shoppers purchased 10.977 million items, up +18% and +12%, respectively.
“With spring in full bloom and people enjoying outings, Hainan’s duty-free market is booming, and consumer activity continues to surge,” Hainan News reported.
The Q1 performance reaffirms a hugely encouraging start to 2026 for the province’s all-important offshore duty-free sector.
As reported, sales surged +25.9% year-on-year in the first two months to RMB10.59 billion (US$1.54 billion).
During the same period, 1.279 million shoppers purchased 8.012 million duty-free items in Hainan, marking year-on-year increases of +16.6% and +9.9%, respectively. 🏝️
