一季度进出口数据点评：“扩内需”仍将是未来宏观政策的主要发力点

Trade Data Summary - In Q1 2025, China's exports increased by 5.8% year-on-year in USD terms, accelerating by 3.5 percentage points compared to January-February[2] - Imports fell by 7.0% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 1.4 percentage points from the previous two months[2] - The trade surplus reached $272.97 billion in USD terms, or ¥1.96142 trillion in RMB[2] Monthly Performance - In March 2025, exports surged by 12.4% year-on-year, improving by 15.4 percentage points from February[2] - Imports decreased by 4.3%, a significant drop of 5.8 percentage points compared to the previous month[2] - The trade surplus for March was $102.64 billion, an increase of $70.92 billion from February[2] Key Trade Partners - Exports to ASEAN countries rose by 11.6% in March, marking the highest share since 2008 at 17.9% of total exports[2] - Exports to the EU increased by 10.3%, with a notable improvement of 21.8 percentage points from the previous month[2] - Exports to the US grew by 9.1%, with an increase of 18.9 percentage points compared to February[2] Economic Outlook - The Chinese government emphasizes "expanding domestic demand" as a key focus for future macroeconomic policy[3] - The spokesperson highlighted the resilience of the domestic market, stating it remains a significant support for the economy[3] - Risks include potential economic recession in Europe and the US, along with increasing international complexities[3]