Great commercial ally of Brazil, China is the destination of a third of Brazilian exports, with products such as: soy, iron ore and oil. Such operations registered in 2020 a historic record in the volume of imports and exports, with a surplus of US$ 33.645 billion for the Brazilian trade balance.
When negotiating with China, it is important to be aware of the dates that may affect the logistics of Asian countries. Chinese New Year is one of the most important Chinese holidays. In 2021, the official celebrations will be from February 11th to 17th, and during the holiday, all businesses close their doors and employees take time off to gather with their families and celebrate the New Year.
In 2021 the Chinese New Year will be limited due to the pandemic for the second year in a row. As a result of this scenario, the government canceled New Year celebrations in provinces such as Sichuan, Yunnan, Ningxia, Gansu, Shanxi, Hubei, among others. In addition to the recommendations for the population not to travel during the holiday, as a way to minimize the possibility of new outbreaks.
As an alternative to making sure the Chinese holiday doesn't get in the way of your business, it's important to prepare:
- Plan ahead;
- Pay attention to the volume of your stock;
- Choose the right partners to avoid problems.
Other important dates
In addition to the Chinese New Year, it is important for importers and exporters to be aware of holidays in China to plan throughout the year.
April 3rd to 5th – Qingming Festival: important date on which the Chinese honor and show respect for their dead.
May 1st to 5th – Labor Day: Chinese Labor Day is celebrated on the same day as in Brazil. The difference is that in China the holiday is extended.
June 12-14 – Dragon Boat Festival: The Dragon Boat Festival has been around for over 2000 years, and is celebrated in honor of Qu Yuan, an ancient Chinese poet.
September 19-21 – Mid-Autumn Festival: It is one of the most celebrated holidays in China, and marks the middle of the autumn season.
October 1-7 – National Day of China: On October 1, 1949, the People's Republic of China was founded. To commemorate this date, the Chinese celebrate for 7 days, promoting the second largest movement of people within the country. The date is also known as Golden Week.
This date is always important for those who work with international logistics, as it precedes the preparation for retail dates such as Black Friday and Christmas.
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