7月我国出口继续高增，贸易转移现象突出

Core Viewpoint - In July, China's exports increased by 7.2% year-on-year in USD terms, accelerating from June's growth, driven by a shift in export focus towards non-US regions due to fluctuating US tariff policies [1][3][5]. Export Performance - China's exports to the US fell by 21.7% year-on-year, a decline that widened by 5.6 percentage points compared to the previous month [5]. - Exports to the EU grew by 9.2%, an increase of 1.6 percentage points from the previous month [5]. - Exports to ASEAN countries rose by 16.6%, with notable growth rates to Vietnam (27.9%), Indonesia (12.0%), and the Philippines (10.7%) [5]. - Exports to South Korea increased by 4.6%, recovering from a decline of 6.7% in the previous month [5]. Trade Dynamics - The "rush to export" and "transshipment" effects were significant contributors to the export growth in July, as companies sought to mitigate the impact of US tariffs [3][5]. - The proportion of exports to Belt and Road Initiative countries reached 50.5%, with a year-on-year growth of 10.4% from January to July [6]. Future Outlook - Analysts predict increased uncertainty in the export environment for the second half of the year, with potential gradual declines in export growth [7]. - The recent drop in import growth for processing trade from 16.9% to 9.8% in July indicates potential downward pressure on future exports [7]. - The US's consideration of new tariffs on sectors like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals could further disrupt global trade [7][8]. Economic Context - The current average tariff rate imposed by the US on Chinese goods is estimated at 40.4%, while Southeast Asian countries face tariffs between 19% and 20% [8]. - The US has announced a 40% transshipment tax for countries circumventing tariffs through third-party routes, increasing pressure on China's transshipment trade [8]. - Some analysts argue that China's strong export performance over the past three quarters is not solely due to "rush to export" but also reflects a recovery in global consumption and rising overseas inventory demand [8][9].