5.4% 上海经济新动能构筑强韧性
Jie Fang Ri Bao·2026-01-22 01:31

Economic Performance - Shanghai's GDP for 2025 exceeded 5.6 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.4%, surpassing the national growth rate of 5% and improving by 0.4 percentage points from 2024 [1] - The economic performance was achieved despite a challenging external environment at the beginning of the year, with significant recovery in industrial and foreign trade indicators by year-end [1] Sector Contributions - The primary industry added value was approximately 9.94 billion yuan, growing by 2%; the secondary industry added value was about 1.2 trillion yuan, growing by 3.5%; and the tertiary industry added value reached around 4.5 trillion yuan, growing by 6% [2] - The industrial sector's value added increased by 5.0% for the year, driven primarily by emerging industries, with the three leading industries (integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and biomedicine) seeing a 9.6% increase in manufacturing output [2][3] Service Sector Growth - The service sector's value added grew by 6%, with the information service sector contributing the most at a growth rate of 15.3%, outpacing the financial sector's growth by 5.6 percentage points [3] - The rapid growth in the information service sector is attributed to the presence of platform companies, cloud computing, and integrated circuit design firms [3] Consumer Activity - The total retail sales of consumer goods in Shanghai increased by 4.6%, surpassing the national average, with significant contributions from policies promoting the replacement of old goods, particularly in sectors like new energy vehicles and home appliances [4][5] - The city issued 1 billion yuan in service consumption vouchers to stimulate spending in various sectors, leading to growth in accommodation and dining revenues [5] Foreign Trade Performance - Shanghai's total foreign trade reached 4.51 trillion yuan, growing by 5.6%, with exports at 2.02 trillion yuan (up 10.8%) and imports at 2.49 trillion yuan (up 1.8%), all setting historical records [6] - The resilience in foreign trade is attributed to the diversification of export markets, with significant growth in exports to ASEAN and Belt and Road countries [6] Global Connectivity - Shanghai's ongoing development of its "five centers" has enhanced its global connectivity, with the number of domestic and foreign financial institutions reaching 1,813 and the port's container throughput maintaining the global lead at 55.06 million standard containers [7] - The city's R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP has increased to approximately 4.5%, reflecting a commitment to innovation and economic resilience [7]