贸易规模创历史新高 中国与东盟连续5年互为第一大贸易伙伴

Core Insights - The China-ASEAN trade relationship has shown resilience and growth despite increasing external uncertainties, with bilateral trade reaching a record high of $982.1 billion in 2024, a 16.9 times increase since the establishment of the free trade area in 2002 [2] - ASEAN has become the largest trading partner for Zhejiang province, surpassing the EU for the first time, with trade volume reaching 710.61 billion yuan in the first ten months of this year, a 16.2% increase [3][4] - ASEAN has maintained its position as China's largest trading partner for agricultural and food products for eight consecutive years, with Zhejiang's imports from ASEAN growing by 16.6% in the first ten months of this year [5][6] Trade Growth and Economic Cooperation - The total trade value between China and ASEAN for the first ten months of 2025 reached $862.7 billion, reflecting an 8.2% year-on-year growth, indicating significant potential for further economic cooperation [2] - The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area has facilitated deep industrial collaboration, with Zhejiang's exports to ASEAN, particularly in high-tech and high-value products like new energy vehicles, increasing significantly [4] - The signing of the upgraded version of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement marks a new phase in economic cooperation, enhancing customs procedures and trade facilitation [6] Agricultural Trade Dynamics - ASEAN has been a key partner for China's agricultural imports, with Zhejiang's imports from ASEAN showing a notable increase, particularly in fresh produce and seafood [5][6] - The introduction of efficient customs processes and the promotion of the "China Customs Preferential Origin Service Platform" have helped businesses maximize benefits from trade agreements, with 540,000 certificates issued in the first ten months of this year [6]