9月外贸数据点评：出口真的很强吗？

Export Performance - September exports increased by 8.3% year-on-year, exceeding the Reuters consensus estimate of 6%[6] - The two-year average growth rate for September exports continued to decline to 5.3%[6] - Month-on-month growth for September exports was 2.1%, slightly below the 3% average from 2018 to 2023[6] Trade Dynamics - Exports to the US improved, with September exports valued at $34.31 billion, showing a month-on-month growth of 8.6% and a year-on-year decline of 27%[6] - Exports to Africa surged, with September exports reaching $22.37 billion, a month-on-month increase of 20.3% and a year-on-year growth of 56.4%[6] - Exports to the EU showed seasonal weakness, with September exports at $48.02 billion, a month-on-month decrease of 7.1% but a year-on-year growth of 14.2%[6] Product Categories - High-tech products, electromechanical products, and labor-intensive products saw year-on-year growth rates of 11.5%, 12.6%, and -4.1%, respectively[6] - Ship exports showed significant month-on-month increases, attributed to preemptive actions by domestic shipbuilders ahead of new US regulations[6] Import Trends - September imports rose by 7.4% year-on-year, significantly above the Reuters estimate of 1.5%[6] - Major commodities such as iron ore, crude oil, and soybeans saw increased import volumes compared to the previous month[6] - The trade surplus narrowed to $90.45 billion due to strong import performance[6] Risks and Outlook - The impact of US tariff policies remains uncertain, with potential implications for China's exports[7] - The ongoing US-China trade negotiations may lead to a significant easing of trade tensions at the upcoming APEC summit[6]