“新三样”出海月报|5月同比继续高位增长，上海贡献最大

Core Insights - The "New Three Items" (lithium-ion batteries, electric passenger vehicles, and solar cells) exports from China showed a total export value of $645.7 billion from January to May 2025, marking a 6.1% increase year-on-year [1] - In May 2025, the total export value reached $150.0 billion, reflecting a 17.1% year-on-year growth [1] - The export of lithium-ion batteries, electric passenger vehicles, and solar cells accounted for 44.2%, 38.0%, and 17.8% of the "New Three Items" exports, respectively [2] Export Performance - The export of lithium-ion batteries in May amounted to $60.3 billion, a 24.7% increase year-on-year, while the quantity exported was 45,260.2 thousand units, reflecting a 21% increase [3] - Solar cell exports in May totaled $24.5 billion, showing a 14.1% decline year-on-year, but the quantity exported increased by 74.2% [5] - Electric passenger vehicles saw an export value of $65.2 billion in May, a 27.3% increase year-on-year, with 340,314 units exported, marking a 42.7% increase [6] Regional Contributions - Jiangsu regained the top position in "New Three Items" exports, driven primarily by electric passenger vehicles, which saw a 48.5% year-on-year increase [9] - Shanghai contributed significantly to the national growth of "New Three Items" exports, with a 50.2% year-on-year increase in May [10] - In May, 20 out of 31 provinces reported year-on-year growth in "New Three Items" exports, with regions like Ningxia and Gansu exceeding 100% growth [7] Market Dynamics - The export to Germany remains the largest market for "New Three Items," contributing 4.3 percentage points to the overall growth in May [12] - Emerging markets such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey showed significant contributions to the year-on-year growth of "New Three Items" exports [13] - Exports to the US faced a notable decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 21.6% in May, significantly impacting the overall export growth [15][16] Summary of Key Metrics - The "New Three Items" exports accounted for 4.2% of China's total exports from January to May, contributing approximately 0.34 percentage points to the overall export growth [2] - The average export price of lithium-ion batteries in May was $14.9 per unit, reflecting a 2.7% increase year-on-year [3] - The total export value of "New Three Items" in May was $150.0 billion, with a breakdown of $60.3 billion for lithium-ion batteries, $24.5 billion for solar cells, and $65.2 billion for electric passenger vehicles [1][3][6]