对非美出口韧性还会持续吗？：《见微知著》第二十七篇

Export Performance - From January to August 2025, China's total export reached $2,451.8 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 5.9%, outperforming the -5.7% and 4.7% growth rates in the same periods of 2023 and 2024 respectively[14] - Exports to ASEAN, Africa, and the EU were the main contributors, while exports to the US were a significant drag, decreasing by 12.6%[16] Drivers of Non-US Export Growth - The high growth in non-US exports is driven by three main factors: indirect exports to the US through third-party countries, active market expansion in non-US regions, and accelerated transfer of low-value industries due to tariffs[28] - Exports to the EU are primarily driven by a rebound in consumer spending, with a notable increase in consumer goods exports due to eight interest rate cuts since June 2024[42] - For ASEAN, the export growth is fueled by capacity relocation, particularly in consumer electronics, with significant contributions from intermediate products like phone parts and integrated circuits[63] Future Outlook - Two main factors are expected to sustain export resilience: competitive product advantages and an upturn in global capital expenditure driven by developed countries' industrial policies and rising domestic demand[5] - The global manufacturing PMI recovery and the restructuring of global supply chains by emerging economies are also anticipated to support China's export growth[5] Risks - Potential risks include unexpected increases in US inflation, a sharper-than-expected downturn in the US economy, and escalating international trade conflicts[6]