长三角城市半年报：南通超合肥，“破6”中小城黑马频出

Economic Overview - In the first half of the year, the economic data of 41 cities in the Yangtze River Delta has been released, with Shanghai leading in GDP at 26,222.15 billion yuan, and Zhoushan showing the highest GDP growth rate at 6.9% [1][14] - The nine trillion-yuan cities in the Yangtze River Delta all surpassed 5,000 billion yuan in GDP, with Wenzhou and Xuzhou as "quasi-trillion cities" at 4,831.9 billion yuan and 4,509.3 billion yuan respectively [1][6] GDP Growth and Rankings - The ranking of trillion-yuan cities has seen minimal changes compared to 2024, with only Nantong surpassing Hefei in economic total, while Hefei leads in growth rate at 6% [1][12] - A total of 34 cities in the Yangtze River Delta achieved GDP growth rates above the national average of 5.3%, with 17 cities exceeding 6% [4][14] Sector Contributions - Shanghai's economy is significantly supported by the information service industry, with the tertiary sector accounting for 79.1% of its GDP and a notable 14.6% increase in the information transmission, software, and IT services sector [7] - Suzhou's GDP reached 13,002.35 billion yuan, with over 45% of its growth attributed to the secondary industry, particularly advanced manufacturing [9] - Hangzhou's GDP totaled 11,303 billion yuan, with industrial robots and new energy vehicles showing remarkable growth rates of 125.4% and 117.8% respectively [10] Emerging Economic Trends - Zhoushan has emerged as a strong performer due to its marine economy, with significant growth in power production, shipbuilding, and petrochemical industries [15][16] - The development of urban agglomerations in the Yangtze River Delta is enhancing collaborative growth among cities, with a focus on integrating infrastructure and public services [17][18] Future Outlook - The economic competition between Nantong, known for its shipbuilding, and Hefei, recognized for its automotive industry, is expected to continue in the second half of the year [12][13] - The emphasis on traditional and emerging industries working in tandem is crucial for sustained economic growth in the region [4][13]