海关总署：截至今年三季度，民营企业进出口已连续22个季度同比增长

Core Insights - The press conference highlighted the significant role of private enterprises in China's foreign trade, with a notable year-on-year growth in imports and exports, indicating their resilience and adaptability in a challenging external environment [1][3][4] Group 1: Import and Export Performance - In the first three quarters, private enterprises' import and export totaled 19.16 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 7.8%, with exports and imports growing by 8.8% and 5.9% respectively [1][3] - Private enterprises contributed 4.3 percentage points to the overall growth of China's foreign trade, accounting for 57% of the total trade value, an increase of 2 percentage points from the previous year [3] Group 2: Market Expansion - Private enterprises have shown superior growth rates in trade with over 180 countries and regions, particularly in emerging markets such as ASEAN, Africa, and Central Asia, with export growth rates of 14%, 27.3%, and 11.8% respectively [3] - They have also successfully engaged in new markets by exporting unique products, such as fresh pomelo to New Zealand and soup dumplings to Honduras, thereby expanding the export of Chinese specialty agricultural products and traditional foods [3] Group 3: Innovation and Technology - The innovation capabilities of private enterprises have been a driving force for foreign trade, with high-tech product exports increasing by 15.3%, representing 54.2% of the total export value of similar products [4] - Private enterprises are responsible for nearly 80% of high-end machine tool exports, over 70% of lithium battery exports, and close to 60% of medical device exports, showcasing their critical role in high-tech sectors [4] - The customs authority plans to enhance clearance reforms, optimize regulatory services, and strengthen policy guidance to support the healthy and high-quality development of the private economy [4]