“新三样”出口猛增 新兴市场快速崛起

Group 1 - In the first half of 2023, Foshan's foreign trade import and export total reached 233.98 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 15.6% [3] - Exports amounted to 183.56 billion yuan, up 22.1% year-on-year, while imports were 50.42 billion yuan, showing a slower growth [4] - The export of "new three samples" products (electric passenger vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar cells) reached 1.13 billion yuan, a significant increase of 81% year-on-year [4] Group 2 - The export of lithium batteries was 730 million yuan, growing by 88.7%, while solar products and new energy vehicles also saw substantial increases [4] - The "Belt and Road" countries became a key growth point for Foshan's "new three samples" exports, with a total of 780 million yuan exported, marking a 136% increase [4] - Private enterprises contributed 98% of the export value of "new three samples," with 154 private companies involved, representing 93% of the total exporting companies [5] Group 3 - Despite trade tensions affecting the U.S. market, Foshan's home appliance exports to the EU grew, with a total of 6.74 billion yuan, an increase of 8.1% [5] - Emerging markets also showed strong performance, with exports to Africa reaching approximately 11.83 billion yuan, up 20.1% year-on-year [5][6] - Companies like Guangdong Xinbao Electric Co., Ltd. and China Liansu Group Holdings Ltd. have successfully targeted specific markets, leading to significant export growth [5][6]