“新三样”增速超九成，长沙外贸“含新量”持续飙升

Core Insights - In 2025, Changsha's foreign trade is expected to show a steady growth of 3.5% year-on-year, reaching a total of 287.54 billion yuan, contributing to 53.1% of Hunan Province's total foreign trade value [1][2] Group 1: Trade Performance - Changsha ranks 10th among provincial capital cities and 4th in Central China for foreign trade scale, maintaining its position as a leader in Hunan's foreign trade [2] - The number of enterprises engaged in import and export activities reached 4,841, a year-on-year increase of 12.5%, with significant contributions from enterprises exceeding 20 billion yuan and 50 billion yuan in trade [2] - Exports reached 185.7 billion yuan, growing by 4.2%, while imports totaled 101.84 billion yuan, increasing by 2.3% [1][2] Group 2: Trade Structure and Growth - Changsha maintained trade relations with over 220 countries and regions, with more than half of its trading partners experiencing growth [2] - Exports to ASEAN, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East grew by 10.1%, 16.1%, 28.9%, and 20.3% respectively, with trade with Africa reaching a historical high [2] - The export of "new three items" such as lithium batteries, electric vehicles, and photovoltaic products saw significant increases of 160.4%, 840.4%, and 62.1% respectively [2][3] Group 3: Policy and Support - The Huanghua Comprehensive Bonded Zone and the Jinxia Bonded Logistics Center are recognized as top-tier platforms in the country and Central China [4] - The Starsha Customs implemented innovative regulatory models, facilitating over 1,037 China-Europe freight trains, which has effectively reduced customs clearance times and costs for enterprises [4] - The issuance of RCEP certificates increased by 21.8%, helping enterprises save approximately 830 million yuan in tariffs [4]