2025年10月进出口数据点评：需要担心外贸吗？

Export Data - In October 2025, China's export value (in USD) decreased by 1.1% year-on-year, marking a return to negative growth after a 3.1% decline in February 2025[4] - Exports to the US saw a double-digit decline, while exports to Japan and South Korea fell by 9.2%[4] - Exports to ASEAN remained strong, with growth above 10% despite a slight slowdown[4] Import Data - China's import value (in USD) increased by 1.0% year-on-year in October 2025, marking five consecutive months of positive growth[5] - Major contributors to import growth included Hong Kong (70.2%), Brazil (20.3%), and Japan (5.9%), while imports from the US fell significantly by 22.8%[5] - High-tech and electromechanical products saw notable import growth, with increases of 8.7% and 4.7% respectively[5] Trade Surplus - The trade surplus in October 2025 remained robust at over $90 billion, indicating strong competitiveness in foreign trade despite a decline in exports[6] - The surplus with the US and ASEAN showed an upward trend compared to September, reflecting ongoing industrial competitiveness[7] Market Outlook - External demand is expected to remain weak in the short term, influenced by signs of economic slowdown in the US[8] - The recent US-China summit may lead to marginal improvements in trade relations, but the overall external demand weakness is likely to persist[8] - The market may see a convergence in previously divergent trends, with sectors like finance, export leaders, and public utilities expected to perform well[8] Risks - Potential escalation in US-China tensions could impact trade and financial markets more severely than anticipated[16] - Geopolitical crises and global economic pressures may further destabilize trade conditions and financial markets[16]