Core Insights - Sichuan's foreign trade demonstrated resilience and vitality, achieving a historical high in import and export scale, with total trade reaching 683.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.5% [1][2] - The export of "new three items" products, including electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar cells, reached 20.11 billion yuan, marking a significant year-on-year growth of 77.6% [2][3] - The number of enterprises engaged in import and export activities in Sichuan exceeded 8,500, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.2%, with advanced certified enterprises (AEO) contributing significantly to the trade volume [3] Export Performance - Exports from Sichuan reached 410.05 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.3%, marking the first time exports surpassed 400 billion yuan in the historical context [1][2] - The export of photovoltaic products and lithium-ion batteries saw remarkable growth, with increases of 277.8% and 1170.9% respectively [2] Import Dynamics - Sichuan's imports totaled 273.15 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 1.5%, while consumer goods imports increased by 7.8%, with specific categories like fresh shrimp and salmon experiencing significant growth [1][2] Industry Development - Yibin, known as China's battery capital, has established a complete lithium battery industry chain, supported by rich lithium resources and green hydropower [3] - Major companies like CATL have signed multiple projects in Yibin, with a total investment of 64 billion yuan and an annual production capacity of 180 GWh [3] Regional Trade Growth - Chengdu played a pivotal role in driving Sichuan's foreign trade growth, with a total import and export value of 566.98 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.9% [3] - Seven cities in Sichuan achieved double-digit growth in trade, indicating a positive development trend across the region [3]
“新三样”释放出口新动能 锂电池领跑