Core Insights - Xinjiang is leveraging its position as a core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt to enhance its role as a bridgehead for opening up to the west and to create a new development pattern through high-level openness [1] - The region's foreign trade has experienced rapid growth, with a reported average annual increase of 40% in total import and export value from 2021 to 2024, and a 25.4% increase in the first eight months of this year [1] - The establishment of the Xinjiang Free Trade Zone and the approval of various trade facilitation measures are expected to further boost the region's economic activities and attract more enterprises [4][6] Trade and Logistics - The Horgos port has become a significant hub for the export of domestic electric vehicles, with exports increasing from 4,000 units annually to around 20,000 units in recent years, and a 10% increase in trade value year-on-year [2] - Horgos port reported a record export of 258,000 vehicles in the first eight months of this year, marking an 8.5% increase, with electric vehicle exports rising by 45.2% [2] - The introduction of a "self-driving export vehicle rapid customs clearance model" has reduced customs clearance time from over 30 hours to under 5 hours, improving efficiency by 80% [3] Agricultural and Industrial Exports - The agricultural product exports from Xinjiang have seen a 28.6% increase in the first eight months of this year, facilitated by the establishment of a "green channel" for rapid customs clearance [4] - The export of engineering machinery and construction materials through the Irkeshtam port has significantly increased, with a reported 30% growth in overall cargo volume [9] E-commerce and Cross-border Trade - The cross-border e-commerce sector in Urumqi has seen exports reach 8.87 billion yuan, a remarkable growth of 185.6% in the first eight months of this year [7] - The introduction of bonded aviation fuel at Urumqi Airport has reduced logistics costs significantly, allowing for an increase in cross-border e-commerce cargo volume from 500-1,000 tons per month to over 5,000 tons [6] Customs and Regulatory Improvements - The Urumqi Customs has implemented various measures to optimize customs processes, including a 24-hour cargo clearance system and the reduction of customs clearance steps from 12 to 4, leading to a 66.7% reduction in clearance time [10] - The overall customs clearance efficiency has improved significantly, with container inspection times reduced by over 90% at major ports [10]
前8月，新疆外贸进出口总值3563.1亿元，增长25.4%，高于全国增速21.9个百分点 内陆腹地成为开放前沿（新视窗）
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-10-14 22:25