二季度规模创历史新高，解码上海外贸“先抑后扬”背后

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai's foreign trade has shown resilience in the face of complex external challenges, achieving a historical high in scale and a significant upward trend [1]. Group 1: Trade Performance - In the first half of the year, Shanghai's total foreign trade reached 2.15 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%. Exports amounted to 952.7 billion yuan, growing by 11.1%, while imports were 1.2 trillion yuan, down 3.6% [3]. - Shanghai has achieved positive growth for five consecutive months since February, with exports maintaining growth for nine months and imports for three months. The second quarter saw a record high in trade volume at 1.14 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 7.2%, the highest in nearly eight quarters [2][3]. Group 2: Private Enterprises - Private enterprises in Shanghai have shown significant growth, with imports and exports reaching 818.3 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a 23.6% increase, surpassing the overall city's growth rate by 21.2 percentage points. This sector has maintained double-digit growth for six consecutive months [5]. - The number of private enterprises with import and export records reached 41,000, a 7.6% increase from the previous year. Specialized "little giant" enterprises have also outperformed the overall growth rate, with a 7% increase in exports [6]. Group 3: High-tech Products - High-tech product exports reached 239.6 billion yuan in the first half of the year, accounting for 25.2% of total exports. Notable growth was seen in liquefied natural gas transport vessels (42% increase) and surgical robots (3.9 times increase) [8]. - The export of intermediate goods supported Shanghai's export growth, with a total of 527.4 billion yuan in intermediate goods exported, a 20.5% increase, contributing 10.5 percentage points to overall export growth [9]. Group 4: Market Diversification - Shanghai's exports to non-US markets grew by 16.1%, compensating for a decline in exports to the US. The increase amounted to 117.0 billion yuan, effectively offsetting a decrease of 21.4 billion yuan in exports to the US [12]. - Exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 887.3 billion yuan, an 11.8% increase, with significant growth also seen in exports to ASEAN and BRICS countries [13]. Group 5: Import Trends - Although overall imports in Shanghai saw a slight decline, monthly imports have been increasing since April, indicating positive trends in both production and consumption [15]. - In June, imports of industrial raw materials such as iron ore and plastics increased significantly, while imports of consumer goods also showed growth, particularly in dairy products and fruits [15]. Group 6: Port Performance - Shanghai's port accounts for nearly one-fourth of the national total in import and export value, maintaining its position as the largest port in China for 11 consecutive years [16]. - The port's capabilities include handling a significant volume of vehicles and various consumer goods, with copper and plastics making up substantial portions of national imports [16].