Xiamen
Port profile for the China freight corridor.
TL;DR: Fujian province's gateway — the closest major Chinese port to Taiwan and a solid niche origin for southern-China light industry.
Key specifications
Throughput and draft figures are indicative and change year to year. Confirm current figures with the port authority before relying on them.
Hinterland
Fujian province — footwear, textiles, ceramics, electronics and light manufacturing.
Routes from this origin
No routes published for this port yet.
What most guides skip
Xiamen is a niche origin for Gulf freight: smaller than Shanghai or Shenzhen but strategically placed for Fujian's footwear, textile and ceramic exporters, and it is the closest major mainland port to Taiwan. If your supplier is Fujian-based, Xiamen can cut inland logistics cost meaningfully versus routing through Shenzhen.
Frequently asked questions
Is Xiamen a viable origin for Gulf freight?
Yes, for Fujian-based suppliers. It is smaller than Shanghai/Shenzhen with fewer direct Gulf sailings, but it cuts inland trucking for Fujian light-industry goods and offers regular transshipment options.
What does Xiamen specialise in?
Footwear, textiles, ceramics, electronics and other Fujian light manufacturing, plus a growing role in cross-strait trade with Taiwan.
Key takeaways
- ≈12m TEU throughput; the gateway for Fujian province.
- Closest major mainland port to Taiwan.
- Strong for footwear, textiles, ceramics and light manufacturing.
- Niche but cost-effective origin for Fujian-based suppliers.
Port authority & customs sources
- World Bank — Trade & Logistics Data organization
Port facts are indicative and change over time. Always confirm current operational details with the relevant port authority before making commercial decisions.
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