Urumqi Tianshan International Airport has received its first shipment of fresh seafood imports from Pakistan in two years, marking the reopening of its inspection site for inbound aquatic products.
The 1,292-kilogram consignment, inclusive of black pomfret, prawns, hairtail, and grouper, arrived on China Southern Airlines flight CZ6008 from Islamabad after two months of coordination among importers, customs, and airport authorities.
Previously, seafood in Xinjiang came mainly from China's coastal regions, increasing both time and cost. Direct air shipments now shorten transit, preserve freshness, and reduce expenses. Customs officials at Tianshan Airport facilitated rapid clearance by coordinating inspections in advance and ensuring compliance at all checkpoints.
Pakistan's deep-sea fisheries supply high-quality seafood increasingly popular with Chinese consumers. The reopening of Urumqi's cold chain infrastructure is seen as a boost to regional trade connectivity.
Xinjiang Airport Group plans to expand capacity by seeking official designation to import edible aquatic animals. Leveraging its network across Asia, Europe, and Africa, it aims to bring global products, such as cherries, lobsters, and salmon, directly to local tables. Meanwhile, Pakistan's exports of dental instruments and appliances to China rose 4% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, reaching $2 million.
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