1. Apparel
Fashion goods are one of the biggest categories of imported products that Chinese consumers like to buy, according to Amee Chande, general manager of global strategy and operations at Alibaba Group. Chinese consumers, especially young people, like the style as well as the quality of American brands.
2. Shoes
Shoes are a popular import in China for similar reasons to apparel. Stadium Goods, a sporting goods retailer, is one company that has found success by selling shoes in China. The company has found that some of its collector's edition sneakers, which can't be found in Chinese stores, are particularly popular.
3. Fresh produce
Sellers can attract Chinese customers by selling fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables if they have a way to get the goods to China quickly.
4. Seafood
Concerns about the safety of local Chinese seafood foods, as well as the fact that the U.S. has many types of seafood not available in China, have led to a growing demand for U.S. seafood foods among Chinese consumers.
5. Health food
Sellers can also offer Chinese consumers health foods that are easier to ship. Examples include packaged foods rich in healthy elements such as dried fruits and whole grains.