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 China International Import Expo (CIIE) is the largest ever, featuring over 4,108 foreign exhibitors and an exhibition area exceeding 430,000 square meters, marking a 43% increase from the first expo [5][6][20] - The expo focuses on trends such as aging population needs and cutting-edge technology, showcasing 461 items that are globally or regionally debuting [11][16] - 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 this year [20][21] Exhibition Scale and Participation - The number of participating enterprises increased from 3,617 to 4,108, and the number of participating countries and regions rose from 151 to 155 [6][9] - The number of Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders increased from 220 to 290, while the number of least developed countries represented grew from 35 to 37 [6][16] - The innovation incubation section saw participation rise from over 300 to over 500 exhibitors, setting a new record [11][16] Import Trends and Data - In the first three quarters, imports of mechanical and electrical products reached 5.42 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.8% [27] - High-tech products saw a total import value of approximately 4.3 trillion yuan, growing by 10.3% year-on-year, with aerospace technology products leading the growth at 41.1% [27] - The import structure is shifting from quantity expansion to quality upgrading, with mechanical and electrical products and high-tech products being the top two categories [24][27] Regional Import Dynamics - Asia remains China's largest import source region, with imports totaling 7.43 trillion yuan, a 4.2% increase year-on-year [31] - Africa is the fastest-growing region for imports, with a total of 0.66 trillion yuan, reflecting a 4.3% increase [31] - Major imports from South Korea include integrated circuits and chemical raw materials, while Japan primarily supplies integrated circuits and vehicles [31]