今年前4月 东莞外贸突围前进、工业平稳增长 镇街“黑马”频现

Economic Performance - Dongguan's industrial added value above designated size grew by 6.4% year-on-year in the first four months of this year, indicating stable growth [1][4] - The total foreign trade import and export value reached 486.35 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.4%, showcasing robust performance despite external pressures [2][3] Trade and Export - The foreign trade performance of Dongguan is highlighted by the example of Humen Town, which achieved a foreign trade import and export total of 17.29 billion yuan in the first quarter, up 12.4% year-on-year [2] - The Dongguan Airport Center has facilitated cross-border logistics, with a cumulative import and export value exceeding 24 billion yuan since its operation began in April 2023, marking a significant increase of 121% year-on-year in the first quarter [3] Local Economic Growth - Three towns, Dongkeng, Xiegang, and Hongmei, reported double-digit GDP growth in the first quarter, with Dongkeng leading at 24% [6][7] - Xiegang Town's GDP reached 3.855 billion yuan, growing by 20.4% year-on-year, while Hongmei Town's GDP grew by 10% [7] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of social consumer goods in Dongguan reached 149.687 billion yuan in the first four months, with a year-on-year growth of 4% [8] - The automotive sector has become a key driver of consumption, with significant contributions from promotional activities and new vehicle launches [8][9]