Core Viewpoint - In 2025, China's foreign trade demonstrated resilience and vitality, achieving a record high in trade volume despite a complex external environment, with total imports and exports reaching 45.47 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.8% [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Performance - The total value of imports and exports in 2025 exceeded 45 trillion yuan, marking a historical high and maintaining China's position as the world's largest goods trading nation for the ninth consecutive year [1]. - Exports reached 26.99 trillion yuan, growing by 6.1%, while imports totaled 18.48 trillion yuan, with a modest increase of 0.5% [1]. - In December 2025, the monthly trade volume hit 4.26 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.9%, setting a new record for monthly trade volume [1]. Group 2: Market Diversification - China engaged in trade with over 240 countries and regions, with imports and exports increasing with more than 190 countries [1]. - Trade with Belt and Road Initiative countries amounted to 23.6 trillion yuan, growing by 6.3%, accounting for 51.9% of total trade [1]. - Exports to ASEAN, Latin America, and Africa reached 7.55 trillion yuan, 3.93 trillion yuan, and 2.49 trillion yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 8%, 6.5%, and 18.4% [1]. Group 3: Export Quality and Innovation - High-tech product exports totaled 5.25 trillion yuan, increasing by 13.2% [2]. - Exports of "new three items" and wind turbine generators surged by 27.1% and 48.7%, respectively [2]. - The share of self-branded products in total exports rose by 1.4 percentage points, with a growth of 12.9% in their export value [2]. Group 4: Import Trends - Despite declining international market prices, imports maintained growth for three consecutive quarters starting from the second quarter, totaling 7.41 trillion yuan for machinery and electrical products, an increase of 5.7% [2]. - The import values of electronic components and computer parts grew by 9.7% and 20%, respectively [2]. - Imports of crude oil and metal ores increased by 4.4% and 5.2%, while consumer goods like fresh and dried fruits and edible vegetable oils saw import value growth of 5.6% and 16.6% [2]. Group 5: Business Dynamics - Over 780,000 enterprises recorded import and export activities, with private enterprises playing a crucial role as the "main engine" of foreign trade, achieving 26.04 trillion yuan in trade, a growth of 7.1% [2]. - The share of private enterprises in total trade value increased to 57.3% [2]. Group 6: Future Outlook - The external environment for trade in 2026 is expected to be uncertain, with continued pressure on foreign trade [3]. - However, China's economic foundation remains stable, with strong advantages and potential, supporting a long-term positive trend in trade [3]. - The national customs will focus on promoting reform through openness, cooperation for mutual benefit, and expanding market access to ensure quality and efficiency in foreign trade [3].
中国货物贸易规模连续9年保持增长
Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2026-01-15 02:25