Core Insights - The total import and export volume of Huaihua has increased eightfold from 14.5 million yuan in 2020 to 137.6 million yuan in 2024, with foreign trade growth leading Hunan province for three consecutive years [1][3][4] Economic Growth - The regional GDP of Huaihua has grown from 167.1 billion yuan in 2020 to 209.3 billion yuan in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3% [1][3] - The manufacturing value added as a percentage of GDP has increased to 21.5% [3] - The per capita disposable income of residents has grown at an average annual rate of 7.05% [3] Investment and Infrastructure - Over 143 projects from "three categories of 500 strong" enterprises have been introduced, and more than 304 new registered enterprises have been established by Hunan merchants returning to invest [3] - Huaihua has been recognized as a national comprehensive transportation hub and a key node for grain logistics, as well as a backbone cold chain logistics base [3] Strategic Positioning - Huaihua is positioned as a strategic gateway city for the "Western Land-Sea New Corridor" and the "ASEAN Freight Gathering Center," capitalizing on national development opportunities [3][4] - The city has joined the "13+2" inter-provincial cooperation mechanism for the Western Land-Sea New Corridor and is accelerating the construction of the Huaihua International Land Port [3][4] Logistics and Trade - The Huaihua International Land Port has opened 196 international and domestic routes, forming seven major international logistics arteries that connect to 216 ports and stations in 69 countries and regions [4][5] - The volume of trains operating has increased from 151 in 2022 to 1,009 in 2024, with the China-Laos train service ranking first in the central region for two consecutive years [4] Industry Development - A "1+N" port-industry-city integration development model has emerged, focusing on the luggage and leather goods industry, supported by green food and modern logistics [4] - By 2024, the total output value of the port area is expected to reach 96.1 billion yuan, a 48% increase from 2020 [4] Trade Facilitation - Huaihua has successfully hosted major events such as the RCEP Economic and Trade Expo and the Global Hunan Business Conference, enhancing its open cooperation platform [4] - Reforms such as "railway fast pass" and "single order system" have been implemented, improving customs clearance efficiency above the national average [4]
进出口总额五年增长八倍 湖南怀化加速转向“开放高地”
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-07 13:52