“世界小商品之都”智能化转型有新路（专家解读）

Core Insights - In the first three quarters of this year, Yiwu's total import and export value exceeded 600 billion yuan, approaching last year's total of 668.93 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 26.3% [1] - The export of holiday goods, dolls, and animal-shaped toys from China surpassed 50 billion yuan, reaching over 200 countries and regions, showcasing the resilience of Chinese manufacturing and foreign trade [1] - The intelligent transformation of small commodity foreign trade is breaking traditional bottlenecks and creating new growth opportunities through innovation [2] Industry Trends - The intelligent transformation is not only reflected in product innovation but also enhances the efficiency of the entire trade chain, with platforms like "Yi Payment" enabling global transactions and digital supply chain platforms connecting domestic and international logistics [2] - AI technologies are widely applied in various aspects of small commodity foreign trade, such as AI quality inspection and flexible production lines, improving overall trade efficiency and competitiveness [2][3] - Yiwu's market procurement trade model, empowered by intelligence, has overcome traditional foreign trade issues, enabling same-day order acceptance and next-day shipping [3] Competitive Landscape - The intelligent transformation is reshaping the core competitiveness of China's small commodity foreign trade, moving away from low-price competition and enhancing pricing power for enterprises [4] - The diversification of markets has strengthened China's partnerships in global trade, with imports and exports to Belt and Road countries reaching 429.39 billion yuan, a growth of 28.9% [4] - The industry is increasingly adopting green development practices, aligning with international ESG standards, and moving towards a new trade paradigm characterized by intelligence, globalization, service orientation, and sustainability [4]