QINGDAO -- Qingdao has experienced a significant rise in the export of seasonal goods through cross-border e-commerce as the "summer products" craze intensifies with the heat, injecting new vitality into the country's foreign trade.

In the first seven months of 2024, Qingdao Customs processed over 97 million import and export declarations for cross-border e-commerce goods, marking a 26 percent year-on-year increase. In July alone, the number of declarations surpassed 15 million, representing a 23-percent rise compared to the same period last year.

This summer, there has been a noticeable surge in global consumer demand for Chinese-made products, leading to a significant increase in cross-border e-commerce export volumes.

Alongside the rise in export volumes, cross-border e-commerce services have also seen improvements in efficiency with the customs authorities and relevant departments bolstering technological support for port operations and clearance to ensure the timely shipping of goods.