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湖北1—8月经济运行平稳 高技术制造业增速14.2%
Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-09-18 00:03

Economic Overview - Hubei province's economy shows a stable and positive trend across various sectors including industry, investment, consumption, foreign trade, and finance [1][2] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value above designated size in Hubei increased by 7.8% year-on-year, surpassing the national average by 1.6 percentage points [2] - High-tech manufacturing led the growth with an increase of 14.2%, contributing 27.2% to the overall industrial growth [2] - Specific sectors such as computer, communication, and electronic equipment manufacturing grew by 15.6%, while electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing rose by 16.7% [2] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment in Hubei grew by 6.7% year-on-year, outpacing the national growth rate of 6.2% [3] - Manufacturing investment saw a significant increase of 13.3%, while infrastructure investment rose by 3.5% [3] - Private investment remained active, growing by 6.0%, and 11.9% when excluding real estate development [3] Consumption Insights - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 17,241.19 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.7%, higher than the national average [4] - The "old-for-new" policy significantly boosted sales in home appliances and furniture, with retail sales increasing by 25.2% and 61.3% respectively [4] - Online retail sales also experienced rapid growth, increasing by 19.2% [4] Foreign Trade Developments - Hubei's total import and export value reached 5,463.9 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 27.3% [4] - Exports amounted to 3,898.3 billion yuan, growing by 35.0%, while imports increased by 11.5% to 1,565.6 billion yuan [4] Fiscal and Financial Performance - Local general public budget revenue for Hubei reached 2880.53 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.9% [5] - Financial institutions in Hubei reported a total deposit balance of 99,997.0 billion yuan, growing by 9.2% since the beginning of the year [5]