Ningbo launched an activity to select the top 10 favorite consumer goods from Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) on April 16, a month ahead of the third China-CEEC Expo.

The 10 commodities, which will be decided by online votes and experts, will be displayed at a permanent pavilion in the city.

Ningbo's ties with CEEC have been improving in recent years.

In 2022, Ningbo's imports from CEEC amounted to 11.15 billion yuan ($1.62 billion), more than 9 times the value in 2016. In the first two months of this year, the city imported 2.69 billion yuan worth of goods from CEEC, up 84.9 percent year-on-year, official data from Ningbo Customs show.

The robust growth in imports is partly due to the local government's efforts to streamline customs clearance procedures for CEEC commodities. The city is currently focused on turning itself into the preferred place for CEEC commodities to enter China.

The third edition of China-CEEC Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair will be held in the city from May 16 to 20.