前七个月长三角进出口9.59万亿元 同比增长5.4% 外贸“压舱石”凸显韧性与活力

Core Insights - The Yangtze River Delta region has demonstrated strong foreign trade performance, with imports and exports reaching 9.59 trillion yuan in the first seven months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 5.4%, accounting for 37.3% of the national total [1] - The region's exports of electromechanical products amounted to 3.64 trillion yuan, growing by 9.4%, with significant increases in electric vehicles, integrated circuits, and high-end equipment [1] - Shanghai continues to play a leading role in the Yangtze River Delta's development, facilitating exports through its port, particularly for vehicles produced in neighboring provinces [1] Trade Partnerships - The ASEAN region has become the largest trading partner for the Yangtze River Delta, with trade reaching 1.51 trillion yuan, a growth of 17.5% [2] - Trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 4.77 trillion yuan, increasing by 10.3%, while trade with RCEP member countries grew by 8.9% to 3.02 trillion yuan [2] - Exports to African countries also saw a significant rise, reaching 499.47 billion yuan, an increase of 15.2% [2]