数读｜从“史上最大”进博会看中国进口升级：技术、伙伴与新赛道

Core Insights - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is the largest ever, featuring 4,108 foreign exhibitors and over 430,000 square meters of exhibition space, marking a 43% increase from the first expo [3][6][8] - The expo showcases 461 items making their global, Asian, or Chinese debuts, highlighting trends in aging population needs and cutting-edge technology [8][13] - China remains the world's second-largest import market, with a total import value of 13.66 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a commitment to expanding its trade relationships [16][27] Exhibition Scale and Participation - The total exhibition area exceeds 430,000 square meters, up from 300,000 square meters in the first expo, and the number of participating countries has increased from 151 to 155 [3][6] - The number of Fortune Global 500 companies participating has risen from 220 to 290, indicating a higher quality of exhibitors [3][6] - The newly established "Least Developed Countries Product Zone" features 163 exhibitors from 37 least developed countries, a 23.5% increase year-on-year [13] Import Trends and Data - In the first three quarters of 2025, imports of mechanical and electrical products reached 5.42 trillion yuan, a 5.8% increase, with electronic components leading at 2.45 trillion yuan [24] - High-tech products saw a total import value of approximately 4.3 trillion yuan, growing by 10.3%, driven by aerospace technology products which surged by 41.1% [24] - The import structure is shifting from quantity expansion to quality upgrades, with mechanical and high-tech products becoming the top categories [19][24] Trade Partnerships - Asia remains China's largest import source region, with imports totaling 7.43 trillion yuan, while Africa shows the fastest growth at 0.66 trillion yuan [27] - Major import partners include South Korea and Japan, with significant imports of integrated circuits and semiconductor devices [27] - The ongoing expansion of China's import market and the CIIE platform reflect a commitment to global trade opportunities and economic cooperation [27]