Core Insights - Hubei province has demonstrated significant growth in foreign trade, with a total import and export value of 477.18 billion yuan from January to July 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 28.7%, surpassing the national average of 25.2% [1][2] - The province's foreign trade has shown a robust upward trend over the past five years, with a total value increase of 78.9% compared to 2019, achieving an average annual growth rate of 12.3% [1][3] - Hubei's ranking in national foreign trade has improved, moving from 17th in 2019 to 15th in 2024, and further to 11th in the first half of 2025, closing the gap with Henan province [1][7] Trade Performance - In the first half of 2024, Hubei's total import and export value reached a historical high of 402.31 billion yuan, with exports amounting to 342.79 billion yuan (up 37.9%) and imports at 134.39 billion yuan (up 10.0%) [2][3] - The province's export of high-tech products increased by 19.8% in 2024, accounting for 25.5% of total export value, with significant growth in integrated circuits and photovoltaic products [3][4] Infrastructure and Logistics - Hubei has expanded its logistics channels, including new shipping routes and rail connections, which have reduced logistics bottlenecks and enhanced trade capabilities [4][6] - The province's strategic location and infrastructure improvements have facilitated access to emerging markets, with imports and exports to Belt and Road Initiative countries reaching 220.81 billion yuan, a 32.6% increase [6][10] Policy Support and Competitive Advantage - Hubei's foreign trade growth is supported by national strategies such as the Yangtze River Economic Belt and RCEP, along with local policies that enhance trade facilitation and attract foreign investment [6][10] - The province's unique advantages in industrial structure and logistics, particularly in water transport, provide a competitive edge over neighboring provinces like Henan [10][11]
中部增速第一，依然是它
3 6 Ke·2025-08-22 03:53