Economic development of Yelin town

The town's economy enjoys a high reputation both inside and outside the province because of betel nut. Relying on the betel nut trading market in Wan Tao, the town has gathered betel nut trading in Lingshui County, Baoting County, Wuzhishan City, Ledong County, Sanya City and other cities and counties, forming a one-stop farmers' market for the production, supply and sale of betel nuts, watermelons, southern medicines and bananas. It is also the main window of the town's external economic development.

The industrial structure of Yelin Town has been reasonably adjusted, and various social undertakings such as economy, culture, education, health and sports have flourished. Rich in agricultural and sideline products, winter melons and vegetables, tropical crops such as watermelon, cherry tomatoes, peppers, bitter gourd, beans, eggplant, betel nuts and bananas are exported at home and abroad. In 2004, the total rural economic income of this town reached 286.79 million yuan, including 96.86 million yuan for the primary industry, 34.48 million yuan for the secondary industry, 2736 yuan for the farmers and 39 15 yuan for the tertiary industry, and 2950 yuan for the town. Infrastructure construction continues to expand and the process of urbanization continues to deepen.