中国外贸向上向好之“势”从何而来

Core Points - China's total goods trade value reached 25.7 trillion yuan in the first seven months of the year, showing a year-on-year growth of 3.5%, with exports increasing by 7.3% and imports decreasing by 1.6% [1] - In July, China's imports and exports grew by 6.7% year-on-year, with exports rising by 8% and imports increasing by 4.8%, marking the highest growth rate of the year [2] - The growth in exports is attributed to Chinese manufacturing companies taking advantage of the US-China tariff suspension period, while improving domestic demand is reflected in the recovering import figures [2] Trade Performance - The proportion of mechanical and electrical products in exports reached 60%, with high-end machine tool exports increasing by 23.4% and green low-carbon products growing by 14.9% [3] - Notable growth in exports of cooling products such as air conditioners (up 4.9%) and refrigerators (up 2.3%) was observed, particularly a significant 28.9% increase in air conditioner exports to Europe [3] Private Enterprises - Private enterprises played a crucial role in stabilizing foreign trade, with their import and export value reaching 14.68 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.4%, accounting for 57.1% of China's total foreign trade [4] - The number of private enterprises engaged in foreign trade increased by 8.5%, reaching 570,000, which represents 87.2% of all enterprises with import and export activities [4] Market Diversification - Trade with ASEAN, the EU, Africa, and Central Asia saw year-on-year increases of 9.4%, 3.9%, 17.2%, and 16.3% respectively, with trade with ASEAN and the EU accounting for nearly 30% of China's total foreign trade [4] - Companies are actively seeking new markets and diversifying their trade routes to mitigate external shocks, supported by various policies [4] Future Outlook - Experts suggest that while the foreign trade growth trend is improving, companies should continue to expand international markets and develop high-tech products to enhance competitiveness [5] - The customs authority expresses confidence in meeting annual foreign trade goals despite external uncertainties, citing a diverse market and innovative products as key strengths [5]