数览浙江义乌外贸亮眼“成绩单” 拓市场、架通道让发展韧性更强劲

Core Insights - Yiwu's foreign trade has shown strong resilience in 2023, with the import and export scale exceeding 700 billion yuan for the first time in history during the first ten months, reaching 701.19 billion yuan, a 25.2% increase compared to the same period last year [1][3]. Trade Market Performance - In the first ten months of 2023, Yiwu's imports and exports to emerging markets such as Africa and Latin America grew by 21.8% and 14% respectively, while trade with ASEAN countries saw an increase of over 50% [1]. - A local business reported a 10% increase in export sales compared to the previous year, particularly noting significant growth in Indonesia and other ASEAN nations [3]. Market Expansion Initiatives - Yiwu has organized various product exhibitions in ASEAN countries like Thailand and Vietnam to expand its sales market, including a cultural products exhibition in Indonesia in November 2023, which involved nearly 100 enterprises and is expected to achieve around 100 million yuan in intended transactions [5]. Trade Agreements and Benefits - The signing of the upgraded version of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 agreement in October 2023 presents new opportunities for businesses to expand into the ASEAN market [7]. - In the first ten months of 2023, Yiwu Customs issued 130,000 certificates of origin for China-ASEAN trade, valued at 2.867 billion USD, allowing products like thermal cups exported to Indonesia to enjoy zero tariff benefits [7]. Transportation Developments - Yiwu's TIR international road transport has surpassed 100 trips, marking a significant milestone in cross-border logistics, with the service evolving from "monthly departures" to "weekly ten departures" [9][11]. - TIR, based on a UN convention, offers advantages such as streamlined customs procedures and faster transport times, becoming a crucial channel for Yiwu's small commodity exports to Central Asia [11].