长三角城市半年报：南通超合肥 “破6”中小城黑马频出

Core Insights - The economic data for 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 growth rate at 6.9% [1][4] - The nine trillion-yuan cities in the Yangtze River Delta have all surpassed 5,000 billion yuan in GDP, with Wenzhou and Xuzhou being close to the trillion-yuan mark [1][5] - The economic rankings of these trillion-yuan cities have seen minimal changes compared to 2024, with Nantong surpassing Hefei in total economic output [1][11] Economic Performance - In the first half of the year, 34 cities in the Yangtze River Delta achieved GDP growth rates above the national average of 5.3%, with 17 cities exceeding 6% [4][13] - Zhoushan leads the region in growth, followed by Shaoxing and Huaian, indicating a strong performance from cities focusing on both traditional and emerging industries [4][14] City-Specific Highlights - Shanghai's GDP reached 26,222.15 billion yuan with a growth rate of 5.1%, driven significantly by the information services sector, which accounted for 79.1% of its GDP [6][8] - Suzhou's GDP was 13,002.35 billion yuan, growing by 5.7%, with over 45% of its growth attributed to the secondary industry, particularly advanced manufacturing [8][7] - Hangzhou reported a GDP of 11,303 billion yuan, growing by 5.5%, with notable increases in industrial robot and new energy vehicle production [9][10] Emerging Trends - The development of marine economy is highlighted as a key growth area, particularly for Zhoushan, which has established several modern marine industry chains [14][15] - The collaboration within the six metropolitan areas in the Yangtze River Delta is emphasized, promoting coordinated development among cities [16][17] Future Outlook - The economic competition between Nantong and Hefei is expected to continue, with both cities showing strong industrial outputs [11][12] - The focus on traditional and emerging industries is crucial for sustained economic growth, with cities that balance both showing better performance [12][13]