2025年5月进出口数据传递的信号：5月出口尚有韧性，中国对美出口有望反弹

Export Performance - In May 2025, China's export value in RMB reached 2.28 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 6.3%, down from 9.3% in the previous month[2] - Cumulative exports from January to May 2025 totaled 10.67 trillion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 7.2%, slightly down from 7.5%[2] - Exports to Belt and Road countries amounted to 5.34 trillion RMB, growing by 10.4% year-on-year[2] Trade with the U.S. - China's exports to the U.S. in May 2025 fell by 33.6% year-on-year, worsening from a 20.2% decline in April[3] - The average tariff level in May remained high, impacting export performance, with tariffs at 145% before May 14 and reduced to 30% thereafter[4] - The U.S. imported significantly more from Vietnam and Indonesia, with increases of 47.8% and 28.9% respectively, indicating a shift in sourcing[2] Trade Surplus and Economic Impact - The trade surplus in May 2025 was 103.22 billion USD, up from 96.18 billion USD in the previous month, indicating a strong position[6] - In Q1 2025, the trade surplus reached 273 billion USD, contributing 40% to GDP growth[6] - Future trade surplus is expected to continue supporting GDP, contingent on domestic demand policies[5] Risks and Outlook - Potential risks include unexpected deterioration in U.S.-China trade relations and a significant decline in external demand impacting exports[7]