宏观点评：10月出口转负的背后-20251109

Export Performance - In October, China's exports fell by 1.1% year-on-year, significantly lower than the expected 3.2% and previous month's 8.3%[1] - The two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for exports, excluding base effects, was 5.5%, indicating stable growth compared to 5.3% in September and a central tendency of 6.1% from April to September[2] - October's month-on-month export growth was -7.0%, weaker than the seasonal average of -3.8% from 2015 to 2024, influenced by the timing of new consumer electronics releases[2] Import Trends - China's imports in October grew by only 1.0%, the lowest in five months, falling short of the expected 4.1%[6] - The decline in imports is attributed to weakened domestic demand, with the manufacturing PMI hitting a new low[6] - Key imports such as coal, natural gas, and refined oil saw significant declines, contributing to the overall import slowdown[6] Trade Balance - Despite the drop in exports, the trade surplus remained high at $90 billion in October, indicating resilience in trade dynamics[3] - The expected export recovery in November and December is anticipated to support the trade surplus, providing positive support for economic growth[3] Sectoral Insights - Exports to the U.S. decreased by 25.2%, but the decline was less severe than in previous months, while exports to the EU and South Korea also saw significant drops due to high base effects[4] - In terms of products, integrated circuits and automotive exports remained strong, while mobile phone exports declined by 9.0% year-on-year[5]