贸易强国建设稳步推进——解码“十四五”收官年的外贸答卷

Core Insights - In 2025, China's total goods trade import and export value exceeded 45 trillion yuan, marking a historical high with a year-on-year growth of 3.8%, maintaining growth for nine consecutive years since 2017 [1][4] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period saw China's cumulative import and export scale surpass 200 trillion yuan, a 40% increase compared to the previous five-year period, with a stable international market share for imports and exports [2] - The growth in high-tech product exports averaged 7.9% annually over five years, with new products like electric vehicles and solar products seeing a significant increase in export scale [2][5] Trade Performance - In 2025, the total import and export value reached 45.47 trillion yuan, a 41.1% increase from 2020, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1% [2] - December 2025 saw a record monthly import and export value of 4.26 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.9% [4] - The number of trading entities exceeded 780,000, and China maintained trade relations with nearly 250 countries and regions [1] Challenges and Resilience - The external environment remains challenging, with global economic slowdown, geopolitical tensions, and rising trade costs [3] - Despite these challenges, China's imports have shown a steady increase, with a 4.4% growth in December 2025, marking seven consecutive months of year-on-year growth [7] - The government's timely policy responses have helped stabilize trade and boost market confidence [4][7] Innovation and Market Expansion - The export of self-owned brand products increased by 12.9%, with significant sales of smart devices in over 170 countries [5][6] - Private enterprises accounted for 57.3% of China's total foreign trade value, with a notable increase in exports through market procurement methods [6] - China has actively expanded its trade footprint in emerging markets, achieving growth in trade with over 60% of countries and regions across five continents [6] Future Outlook - The establishment of the Hainan Free Trade Port has led to a rapid increase in foreign trade enterprises, with a 19.6% year-on-year growth in trade volume since its closure [9] - The focus for 2026 includes enhancing trade and investment integration, promoting digital and green trade, and expanding the "Export China" brand [9][10] - China's commitment to high-level opening-up and cooperation is expected to inject stability and positive energy into global economic development [10]