According to the Chinese Custom Statistics Database, overall tree nut imports into China have significantly raised over the last few years. The highest increments between 2020 and 2017, in relative terms, were observed for in-shell hazelnuts and almonds (+700%); shelled cashews (+500%); in-shell pistachios and shelled almonds (+200%), as international shipments of in-shell walnuts out of China grew by about 900%. Peanut imports were increased by around 370% and 260% for shelled and in-shell peanuts, respectively. As for dried fruits, imported volumes of dried figs, prunes and dried apricots also increased by 470%, 160% and 110%, respectively. Prune and dried fig exports grew by over 200%, while raisin international shipments doubled up.