Report Highlights:
Located in the center of the Yangtze River Delta, Wuxi is one of China’s fastest developing
cities and a major manufacturing hub for the region. Forbes ranked Wuxi No. 2 among the
best cities for business in mainland China, and the Chinese government rates it among the
ten most dynamic economies in the country. A GDP growth rate of 17.7% combined with a
rapidly evolving consumer culture reveals real potential for U.S. food products in this market.
A key obstacle continues to be a lack of familiarity with imported food ingredients and
international cuisine among Wuxi’s increasingly affluent consumers. ATO Shanghai has
conducted a number of retail and HRI activities in Wuxi, with excellent results.