1 Dec 2016
Xianyang (Shaanxi) City Information
| Major Economic Indicators (2015) | |
| Land Area (km2) | 10,246 |
| Population (million) | 4.97 |
| GDP (RMB billion) | 215.3 |
| GDP Per Capita (RMB) | 43,365 |
| GDP Composition | |
| Primary Industry | 15.3% |
| Secondary Industry | 57.2% |
| Tertiary Industry | 27.6% |
| Retail Sales of Consumer Goods (RMB billion) | 60.2 |
| Utilised FDI (USD million) | 134.4 |
| Exports (RMB billion) | 1.52 |
| Imports (RMB billion) | 1.34 |
Source: Shaanxi Statistical Yearbook 2016
General Introduction
Xianyang is located in the center of the Shaanxi Province. It can be reached by highways and railways. Xianyang International Airport offers flights to numerous domestic and international destinations. Xianyang is designated as a regional hub in MOFCOM’s development plan (2015-2020) of distributive trade and logistics.
Xianyang has seven major industries, namely food processing, equipment manufacturing, building materials, pharmaceuticals, energy and chemicals, textile and garment, electronics, making the city the third largest industrial base in Shaanxi. Total industrial output amounted to RMB316 billion in 2015.
Major Industrial Parks / Development Zones
1. Yangling Agricultural High-tech Industries Demonstration Zone (state-level)
Target industries: Bio-pharmaceuticals, food processing, environment protection
Website: http://english.shaanxi.gov.cn/channel/print.shtml?/investment/devezone/statelevelinves/201204/29440_1
2. Xianyang National High-tech Industrial Development Zone (state-level)
Target industries: Electronic information, pharmaceuticals
Major investors: Irico Group Electrionics, Petro China, Buchang Pharmaceuticals
Website: www.xygxq.gov.cn
