10月出口数据点评：出口为何超预期转负？

Export Data Overview - In October, China's exports (in USD) recorded a year-on-year decline of -1.1%, down from +8.3% in September, marking the first negative growth since March 2025[3] - Exports to the US saw a significant drop of -25.2%, slightly improving from September's -27.0%[3] - Exports to ASEAN maintained resilience with a growth rate of +11.0%, down from +15.6% in September[3] Regional Export Performance - Exports to the EU grew by only +0.9%, a sharp decline from +14.2% in September[3] - Exports to Africa and Latin America still showed positive growth but decreased significantly, from +56.4% and +15.2% in September to +10.5% and +2.1% respectively[3] Product Category Insights - Labor-intensive products like clothing, bags, and footwear experienced substantial declines, with growth rates of -16.0%, -25.7%, and -21.0% respectively[3] - High-tech manufacturing exports remained strong, with mobile phone exports dropping from -1.7% in September to -16.6% in October, while integrated circuits, automobiles, and ships recorded growth rates of +26.9%, +34.0%, and +68.4% respectively[3] Seasonal and Trade Relationship Factors - October's export data reflects seasonal trends, with a historical average month-on-month decline of -3.8% due to the National Day holiday[3] - The easing of US-EU trade tensions has contributed to the decline in exports to the EU, with a month-on-month decrease of -8.6% in October[3] - The phenomenon of "export rush" appears to be waning, impacting growth rates to ASEAN and other emerging markets[3] Future Outlook and Risks - There is a potential risk of further decline in export growth rates in Q4, with the possibility of turning negative due to higher base effects in November and December[3] - Ongoing uncertainties in US-China trade relations and a potential slowdown in global economic growth pose additional risks to export performance[3]