国际贸易数据点评（2025.9）：低基数下出口回升，四季度能否延续？

Export Performance - In September, China's exports rebounded significantly, with a year-on-year increase of 8.3%, up 3.9 percentage points from August, attributed mainly to a low base effect[2] - Exports to the US, EU, and UK improved by 6.1, 3.8, and 2.0 percentage points respectively, although exports to ASEAN dropped by 6.9 percentage points to 15.6%[3] - Key export categories showed strong performance, particularly in capital goods, which contributed 2.1 percentage points to the overall export improvement[4] Import Trends - Imports in September saw a year-on-year increase of 7.4%, marking the highest monthly growth rate of the year, driven by a significant narrowing of declines in commodities like crude oil and soybeans[5] - Capital goods imports surged by 13.8% year-on-year, contributing to the overall import growth[5] Trade Balance - The trade surplus slightly narrowed to $90.45 billion in September due to the simultaneous increase in both exports and imports[2] Economic Outlook - The ongoing uncertainties in US-China trade relations, including potential new tariffs and export controls, remain critical factors influencing future export performance[6] - Despite the challenges, there is a possibility of reaching a mutually acceptable long-term agreement between the US and China, as both sides appear to be preparing for more serious negotiations[6] Risk Factors - Increased global trade policy uncertainties could lead to lower-than-expected export growth, posing risks to the overall economic outlook[7]