2025年7月贸易点评：出口加速：7月外贸的三个“意外”

Group 1: Trade Performance - In July 2025, China's exports increased by 7.2% year-on-year (in USD), up 1.3 percentage points from the previous month[4] - Imports rose by 4.1% year-on-year (in USD), recovering 3 percentage points from the previous month[4] - Overall trade data defied market consensus, showing resilient exports and stronger-than-expected imports[5] Group 2: Export Dynamics - Exports to the US weakened again after a brief recovery in June, influenced by the postponement of tariffs[5] - Despite the decline in exports to the US and ASEAN, overall export growth rebounded due to increased market exploration in Europe and emerging economies[5] - Exports to the EU rose significantly, with a growth rate of 9.2% in July, indicating a shift towards European markets[7] Group 3: Import Insights - July's import growth of 4.1% was surprising, supported mainly by imports of semiconductors and machinery[8] - There was a divergence in import performance, with raw materials like iron ore and coal remaining weak, while crude oil and copper imports showed improvement[8] - The recovery in imports may be more influenced by external demand rather than domestic economic recovery[8] Group 4: Future Outlook - Short-term export resilience is expected due to active market expansion by domestic exporters, but import recovery may be more volatile[5] - The sustainability of export strength hinges on US demand, which is anticipated to weaken in the second half of the year[9] - Risks include potential policy shortcomings and unexpected changes in domestic economic conditions[9]