SA looks to growing China exports

South Australian businesses have the potential to create jobs and double in size by embracing exports to China, Trade Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith says.

The minister is about to lead the state's largest trade mission to China, which is South Australia's biggest trading partner.

Mr Hamilton-Smith says local products and services are in high demand and the Chinese are willing to pay premium prices.

"Understanding the modern Chinese commercial market will ensure that South Australian businesses have a strategic advantage to attract investment, export our premium products and services, and drive jobs growth in this state," he said on Tuesday.

A broad range of sectors will be represented on the China trip, including representatives from the agriculture, arts, education, health, mining and resources and tourism industries.

Food will also be a focus with the trip showcasing SA's high quality grains, premium seafood, wines, meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables.

Mr Hamilton-Smith said growing exports to China would provide a major boost to the state economy.

"It signals that the government sees jobs created through exports as the shining light going forward," he said.

"People in china want to buy our food, our wine, our health services, our education services and we need to provide them."