2025年1-5月中国进出口分析：关税边际影响有望下降，高科技产品需求增长

Trade Performance - In the first five months of 2025, China's total goods trade value reached 17.94 trillion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%[3] - Exports amounted to 10.67 trillion RMB, growing by 7.2%, while imports were 7.27 trillion RMB, declining by 3.8%[3] - In May 2025, the total trade value was 3.81 trillion RMB, with exports at 2.28 trillion RMB (up 6.3%) and imports at 1.53 trillion RMB (down 2.1%) [3] U.S.-China Trade Relations - In May 2025, trade between China and the U.S. was valued at 39.63 billion USD, with a cumulative total of 239.71 billion USD from January to May, reflecting an overall decline of 9.1% year-on-year[5] - Exports to the U.S. decreased by 9.7%, while imports fell by 7.4% during the same period[5] - The decline in trade is attributed to trade frictions, but there are expectations for a recovery in June following a consensus on tariffs reached in mid-May[5] Sector Contributions - Private enterprises showed strong performance with a 7% increase in imports and exports, accounting for 57.1% of total trade, while foreign-invested enterprises grew by 2.3%[5] - State-owned enterprises experienced a 12.7% decline in trade, with imports dropping significantly by 19.1%[5] Product Structure - Mechanical and electrical products, which accounted for 60% of exports, saw a growth of 9.3%, with integrated circuits increasing by 18.9%[5] - Labor-intensive products declined by 1.5%, although textiles still grew by 3.7%[5] Import Trends - Agricultural imports decreased significantly, with a 12.5% drop in value, while demand for high-tech products remained strong, particularly in natural and synthetic rubber, which saw a 50.4% increase in import value[5] - Integrated circuits also showed growth in both volume and value, indicating a robust demand for high-tech imports[5] Future Outlook - Following the Geneva meeting, expectations for improved U.S.-China trade relations are anticipated, with a potential reduction in tariff impacts[6] - However, the cancellation of the tax exemption for small packages from China by the U.S. may delay a full trade recovery[6] Risk Factors - The external trade environment is complex and variable, necessitating close monitoring of economic policies, exchange rate fluctuations, and market competition to mitigate uncertainties[6]