Spatial distribution of geographical indications for agricultural products and their drivers in China

This paper aimed to quantitatively analyze the spatial distribution and variations of geographical indications for agricultural products (hereafter, AGIs) in China. A total of 1758 AGIs data were acquired and mapped. Spatial analysis methods were used to reveal their spatial distribution and variation. The results revealed that AGIs in China are clustery distributed with high concentrations in southeastern China, especially in Shandong, Fujian, Zhejiang Province. Fresh fruit and vegetable type had the highest number of AGIs (35.58 %). The spatial distribution of AGIs was mainly influenced by natural factors such as natural resource endowments and anthropogenic activities such as historical farming civilization, local economic development and management level of local governments.