商务部： 中国—中亚进出口总值首次突破千亿美元大关

Core Insights - In 2025, China-Central Asia trade is expected to achieve significant growth, with total trade volume reaching $106.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12%, which is 6 percentage points higher than the previous year [1] - China has become the largest trading partner for Central Asian countries, with Central Asia's share in China's foreign trade increasing [1] - The structure of goods traded is improving, with exports to Central Asia amounting to $71.2 billion (up 11%) and imports from Central Asia totaling $35.1 billion (up 14%) [1] Group 1: Trade Growth - The total trade value between China and Central Asia has surpassed $100 billion for the first time, marking five consecutive years of positive growth [1] - Exports to Central Asia are driven by strong growth in machinery, electronics, and high-tech products, while imports include a diverse range of non-resource products such as chemicals, steel, and agricultural products [1] Group 2: New Business Models - The cross-border e-commerce between China and Central Asia is experiencing rapid growth, supported by ongoing logistics infrastructure development and comprehensive cross-border payment cooperation [1] - The establishment of the China-Central Asia trade cooperation platform in Nanjing is enhancing trade facilitation, with "Silk Road e-commerce" serving as an efficient bridge for trade [1] Group 3: Investment and Cooperation - High-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative is deepening, with major projects in connectivity, equipment manufacturing, green mining, and modern agriculture being accelerated [1] - These projects are expected to boost exports to Central Asia and assist in the industrial upgrading and economic revitalization of Central Asian countries [1] Group 4: Future Plans - The Ministry of Commerce plans to implement the important outcomes of the China-Central Asia Summit, focusing on enhancing the quality and efficiency of economic and trade cooperation, optimizing trade structure, and fostering new business models [2] - There is an emphasis on promoting integrated development of trade and investment and establishing higher-level institutional arrangements to enrich the economic connotation of the China-Central Asia community of shared destiny [2]