Hainan Offshore Duty-Free Sales Dip -9.2% in First Half Despite Surge in Tourism Spending

Hainan offshore duty-free sales drop 9% in first half of 2025

Average spend rose during the period, while shopper numbers dropped 23% The post Hainan offshore duty-free sales drop 9% in first half of 2025 appeared first on DFNI.

Hainan offshore duty-free sales dip -9.2% in first half despite surge in tourism spending

More tourists. Fewer shoppers. But those who are shopping are spending more. That’s a first-half snapshot of how the island province’s offshore duty-free channel fared, underlining how many visitors have reprioritised other forms of travel spending over shopping.