上半年我国外贸“成绩单”亮眼“ 新三样”领跑增长

Core Insights - China's foreign trade has shown resilience and vitality in a complex environment, with new products and competitive enhancements driving growth, particularly through the "new three items" [1][2] Trade Performance - In the first half of the year, China's total goods trade value reached 21.79 trillion yuan, a historical high for the period, with a year-on-year growth of 2.9% [2] - Exports amounted to 13 trillion yuan, increasing by 7.2%, demonstrating the strength of China's manufacturing sector despite external challenges [2] - The export of mechanical and electrical products totaled 7.8 trillion yuan, growing by 9.5%, and accounted for 60% of total exports [3] New Growth Drivers - The emergence of new business models, such as bonded maintenance, has created new growth momentum, with over 280 bonded maintenance projects established nationwide [3] - The "new three items" (electric passenger vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells) have become significant contributors to China's export growth, with a 12.7% increase in their exports [3] Policy Support - The Ministry of Commerce has implemented measures to stabilize foreign trade, including financial support and services for trade enterprises, which have positively impacted trade performance [4] - China's trade partnerships have diversified, with significant growth in trade with emerging markets, including a 14.4% increase in trade with Africa [4][5] Trade Entities - The number of foreign trade enterprises reached 628,000, marking a historical high, with private enterprises accounting for over 80% of specialized small and medium-sized enterprises [5] - Exports from private enterprises grew by 8.3%, while foreign-funded enterprises and state-owned enterprises also saw increases [5] Structural Changes - The focus of foreign trade is shifting towards "technology + brand" driven growth, enhancing the competitiveness of high-tech and high-value-added products [6] - The optimization of trade structure is expected to mitigate the impacts of global demand weakness and trade protectionism [6] Future Outlook - The second half of the year may present both structural opportunities and complex challenges for China's foreign trade, with potential growth in high-tech and renewable energy products [6] - Ongoing geopolitical tensions and fluctuations in raw material prices may pose risks to export performance [6][7]