高盛：运用细分贸易数据解读中国出口韧性

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook on China's export resilience, highlighting strong growth in exports, particularly to emerging markets [2][3]. Core Insights - China's exports have demonstrated surprising strength, achieving double-digit growth since Q4 2023, driven by factors such as front-loading of export orders and trade re-routing [2][3][4]. - The report emphasizes the shift of China's export flows from developed markets to emerging markets, particularly ASEAN, which has become a key trading partner [2][3][4]. Summary by Sections Export Growth Dynamics - Real exports from China have shown double-digit year-over-year growth since Q4 2023, with significant contributions from emerging markets [2][3]. - Front-loading of export orders has played a crucial role in maintaining high export levels, particularly in anticipation of US tariffs [5][6]. Trade Patterns and Destinations - Exports to ASEAN accounted for 16% of China's total exports in 2024, surpassing exports to the US, indicating a strategic shift in trade routes [2][3][4]. - The report notes that strong trade growth with major emerging economies has been a significant contributor to China's export strength over the past decade [2][3]. Sectoral Analysis - Exports of vehicles and electrical machinery to emerging markets have risen sharply, driven by supply chain diversification and increasing local demand for electric vehicles [2][3][4]. - The report highlights a transition in China's export product mix from traditional goods to new sectors such as electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and solar cells [26][35]. Impact of US Tariff Policies - US tariff policies have induced front-loading and trade re-routing, which have helped stabilize China's overall export growth despite a decline in US-bound exports [5][6][18]. - The report estimates that cumulative front-loading of US-bound exports during Q4 2024 to Q1 2025 was around 30% of trend-implied monthly export values [5][6]. ASEAN's Role in Trade - The ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement has significantly reduced tariffs, contributing to the rise in ASEAN-bound exports from China [37]. - Trade data discrepancies suggest potential transshipment of goods through ASEAN to avoid US tariffs, indicating a complex trade dynamic [39][41].