MIAMI, United States. – A Chinese wholesale market, called China Import, opened its doors on the corner of Manglar and Oquendo, in Central Havanaabout a month ago, according to what workers at the establishment confirmed to a reporter from CubaNet.
According to information published by the Facebook user “Cubano De Pura Cepa”, who has broadcast live from the placeThe market offers a wide variety of products. However, purchases are regulated in minimum quantities depending on the type of item.
On the other hand, the minimum purchase must exceed 50 USD. The market does not accept returns.
As for payment methods, China Import accepts several options, including QvaPay, TropiPay, Lian Lian and international bank transfers. Cash payment in local currency is also allowed, always adjusted to the exchange rate in effect at the time of the transaction.
According to information posted on signs in the market, only 200 peso bills in national currency or higher denominations are accepted.
The market, which is located on the site of the former Sabaté soap and detergent factory, is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
China Import is part of the Chinese wholesale chain Nihao53, a company with more than 15 years of experience in trade relations with Cuba. The chain is known for its wide range of wholesale products.
Nihao53 in Cuba
In April of this year, after several representatives of Nihao53 toured the city of Santiago de Cuba, transcended that the Chinese wholesale supplier was looking to expand its presence on the island.
According to the Cuban News Agency (ACN)the supplier’s objective on-line In the eastern territory it was also to present their services and establish commercial relations with institutions or enterprises.
Adriana Arias, a sales agent in Cuba for Nihao53, commented that the Chinese company’s main function is to transport a large volume of goods to Havana, “improving the supply to the nation with all types of products, machinery, supplies, raw materials and technology.”
In the last year, Nihao53 has collaborated with non-state economic actors MMCaribe, Grupo Roca SURL and S. Martlan, which market in small shops in the capital at unaffordable prices for the Havana average.
According to ACN, the Chinese wholesale supplier closed contracts with the undertakings “Taller Arttico”, specialized in graphic design, printing and sublimation work, as well as with the distributors of supplies and materials, “Mundo Eléctrico” and “MrkD’an2”.
Nihao53 is owned by the Chinese exporter Leke Holding Group, whose business relations with Cuba go back about 15 years. Currently, the store is one of those that supplies the Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) of the Island.
