上半年进出口1367.6亿元量质齐升 长沙外贸“朋友圈”持续扩容

Core Viewpoint - The foreign trade sector in Changsha is a significant driver of economic growth, showing resilience and upward momentum despite external pressures, with notable increases in both volume and quality of trade activities in the first half of the year [1][9]. Group 1: Trade Performance - In the first half of the year, Changsha's total import and export volume reached 1367.6 billion yuan, marking a 1.2% year-on-year increase and accounting for 52.1% of the province's total trade [1]. - In June alone, the import and export volume was 276.6 billion yuan, reflecting a 13.5% growth and reaching a two-year high [1]. - Changsha engaged in trade with 221 countries and regions, with nearly 60% of these partnerships showing growth, an increase of over 40 compared to the previous year [2]. Group 2: Sector-Specific Growth - The health industry, represented by Hunan Aichen Technology Group, reported a 30% annual sales increase, exporting to over 100 countries [2]. - The export of "new three samples" products, including electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products, reached 77.4 billion yuan, a 77.5% increase, with electric vehicle exports alone totaling 51.6 billion yuan, up 68.3% [5]. - Traditional export products like engineering machinery and fireworks also saw stable growth, with increases of 0.9% and 25.1% respectively [6]. Group 3: Trade with Africa - Changsha's trade with Africa reached a historical high in the first half of the year, with a total of 151.9 billion yuan, a 59.5% increase [8]. - Exports to Africa amounted to 99.5 billion yuan, growing by 38.6%, while imports surged by 123.9% to 52.4 billion yuan [8]. - Notable increases in imports from Africa included sesame (7227.1 million yuan, up 79.2%), fish products (3119.8 million yuan, up 142.6%), and coffee (669.2 million yuan, up 199.9%) [8]. Group 4: Policy Support and Initiatives - Changsha has implemented a series of measures to stabilize foreign trade, including the "2025 Stabilizing Foreign Trade Ten Measures" policy framework, which encompasses market expansion and trade promotion [9]. - The city has organized activities to assist 40 enterprises with financing and other operational challenges, facilitating a credit provision of 2.075 billion yuan for foreign trade companies [9].