Core Insights - Zhejiang's total import and export value in the first three quarters of this year reached 4.17 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.2% and setting a historical record for the same period [1][2] - The structure of Zhejiang's foreign trade market is becoming more diversified, with significant growth in exports to the EU, ASEAN, and countries along the Belt and Road Initiative [1][2] Group 1: Trade Performance - The total import and export value broke the 4 trillion yuan mark, with exports exceeding 3 trillion yuan and imports surpassing 1 trillion yuan, all achieving historical highs for the same period [1] - Exports to the EU reached 559.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.4%, while exports to ASEAN grew by 16.8%, making it the second-largest export market for Zhejiang [1] - Exports to countries along the Belt and Road Initiative amounted to 1.75 trillion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.5% and accounting for 55.5% of total exports [1] Group 2: Business Dynamics - The number of foreign trade enterprises in Zhejiang exceeded 120,000, with over 112,000 being private enterprises, reflecting an increase of more than 8,000 year-on-year [2] - Private enterprises led the export growth with a 9.4% increase, contributing 96.6% to the overall export growth [2] - New export products, particularly electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar cells, generated 96.38 billion yuan in exports, a year-on-year increase of 19.7%, contributing 6.6% to the export growth [2] Group 3: Innovation and Market Expansion - Innovative models are injecting new momentum into Zhejiang's foreign trade, exemplified by local initiatives like "going out" exhibitions, which facilitate international business opportunities [1] - The first ASEAN eyewear exhibition in Thailand attracted over 5,500 professional buyers from more than 50 countries, indicating a growing acceptance of Chinese brands in the Southeast Asian market [1]