Zhejiang's trading delegation recorded $8.49 billion in intended purchases at the ninth China International Import Expo, which closed in Shanghai on Nov 10.

More than 11,000 purchasing companies and over 44,000 buyers registered through the Zhejiang delegation, according to the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province. The delegation ranked among the country's leading groups in both registration numbers and intended purchase value.

Equipment led all procurement categories, with intended purchases totaling $2.3 billion. Medical equipment and healthcare products accounted for $2.26 billion. Together, the two categories represented more than half the total, reflecting strong demand for advanced equipment and specialized products.

Food and agricultural products, along with consumer goods, accounted for more than 30 percent, reflecting demand for everyday supplies and higher-quality consumer products.