Core Insights - China's total goods trade import and export value reached 33.61 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of this year, showing a year-on-year growth of 4% [1] - Exports amounted to 19.95 trillion yuan, increasing by 7.1%, while imports were 13.66 trillion yuan, slightly decreasing by 0.2% [1] Trade Growth and Performance - China's import and export growth rate has accelerated quarterly, with growth rates of 1.3%, 4.5%, and 6% in the first, second, and third quarters respectively, marking eight consecutive quarters of year-on-year growth [2] - Approximately 80% of China's trade partners experienced growth in exports, driven by a complete industrial system, improved innovation levels, and alignment with market demand [2] Export Dynamics - High-tech product exports reached 3.75 trillion yuan, growing by 11.9%, contributing over 30% to overall export growth [3] - Specific sectors such as shipbuilding and marine engineering saw a significant increase in exports, with a growth rate of 25.5% [3] Import Trends - The decline in import growth was influenced by falling prices of certain bulk commodities, although the quantity index for imports increased by 0.6% year-on-year [4] - Key imports such as crude oil and metal ores saw quantity increases of 2.6% and 4.2%, respectively, driven by domestic production and consumption demand [4] New Growth Points in Foreign Trade - Cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached approximately 2.06 trillion yuan, growing by 6.4%, with exports at about 1.63 trillion yuan, up by 6.6% [5] - Cultural consumer products, including trendy domestic goods, have gained popularity overseas, contributing to the growth of exports [6]