CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- According to news released by the Caiyuanba Fruit Market on 22nd January, its online shopping platform achieved a turnover of 108 million yuan in 2014. The best sold fruits were apples, watermelons and strawberries.

The e-commerce platform sells over 20,000 pieces of commodities of 13 types including fruits, dry and non-staple food, meats and poultries, with a daily turnover of 2 million yuan in busy season. "Among the turnover of 108 million yuan achieved last year, fruits contributed one third." Sweet fruits like apples, watermelons, strawberries, mangos, locally produced navel oranges, imported mangosteens and longans were sold well.

According to the Chongqing Association of Fruits Industry, the consumption of locally produced fruits sees continuous increase with Spring Festival approaching. It's expected that imported fruits will account for above 40% of the total fruits consumption in the fruit market supplying festive needs. (Translated by Chen Siyan, Fathom Language Limited)