Trade Expansion - The trade volume between Zhejiang and the five Central Asian countries has continued to expand, with a total import and export value of 20.42 billion yuan in the first five months of this year, representing a growth of 16.5%. Exports reached 17.52 billion yuan, growing by 20.8%, marking historical highs for both import-export and export scales during the same period [2][5]. Export Products - Traditional "advantage products" such as electromechanical products and labor-intensive products are popular in the Central Asian market. In the first five months, exports of electromechanical products and labor-intensive products grew by 24.1% and 10.8%, respectively, accounting for 89.7% of the total exports from Zhejiang to the five Central Asian countries. Notable growth was seen in general machinery equipment (48.3%), plastic products (29.4%), household appliances (62.5%), and motorcycles (82%) [2][3]. Green Manufacturing - Zhejiang Rongxinda Power Technology Co., Ltd. is focusing on "green electricity + energy storage" and has developed AI tracking systems for photovoltaic brackets, which are being exported to Central Asia for solar power projects. This company represents a new force in green manufacturing and aims to enhance production efficiency and product quality through intelligent and digital transformation [2][3]. Agricultural Trade - Agricultural cooperation has deepened, leading to an increase in high-quality agricultural products from Central Asia entering the Zhejiang market. The first batch of fresh cherries from Uzbekistan arrived in Hangzhou, facilitated by a direct flight route that opened last November, which has improved the export channel for agricultural products [4]. Import Statistics - Among the five Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan is the largest export destination for Zhejiang, with exports reaching 7.27 billion yuan in the first five months, a growth of 14.6%, accounting for 41.5% of total exports to the region. Kazakhstan is the largest source of imports, with imports valued at 2.38 billion yuan, growing by 1.9%, and making up 82.1% of total imports from Central Asia [5].

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan highlights the deepening economic and trade relations between China and Central Asian countries, with significant growth in bilateral trade and imports of agricultural products from the region [1]. Trade Growth - From January to May 2025, China's imports and exports to the five Central Asian countries reached 286.42 billion yuan, marking a historical high for the same period [1]. - Agricultural imports from Central Asia amounted to 4.36 billion yuan, reflecting a 26.9% increase, which meets the diverse food demands of Chinese consumers and provides economic growth opportunities for Central Asian nations [1]. Logistics and Transportation - The China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base has facilitated over 570,000 standard containers since its inception in 2014, serving as a critical hub for trade between China and Central Asia [9]. - Regular freight trains have been established to enhance cross-border logistics, with a focus on fixed schedules and routes, improving efficiency and reducing costs for inland enterprises [12]. Product Diversification - A variety of Chinese products, including home appliances and automotive parts, are increasingly being exported to Central Asia, while high-quality wheat from Kazakhstan is being imported to China for local consumption [10][16]. - The "China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan" international freight train has been instrumental in connecting the Greater Bay Area with Central Asia, providing a more convenient and cost-effective transportation route [19]. Efficiency Improvements - The introduction of a "one-stop" multi-modal transport model for the Greater Bay Area—"China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan" train has significantly streamlined customs processes, enhancing overall logistics efficiency by over 30% [21]. - The new logistics routes have reduced transportation time by approximately 5 days and cut costs by 30%, making it easier for products from the Greater Bay Area to access the Eurasian market [18][21].

Core Insights - A batch of 1.6 tons of fresh cherries from Uzbekistan has successfully entered China, marking the first import of Uzbek cherries into Zhejiang Province [1] - Uzbekistan ranks fifth in the world for cherry production, with an annual output of 100,000 tons, and the cherry season from May to July fills a market gap in China [1] Group 1: Import and Logistics - The cherries were transported via a passenger flight from Tashkent to Hangzhou, utilizing a direct flight route that opened in November last year, facilitating faster agricultural imports from Central Asia [2] - The customs process at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport has been optimized with a "pre-declaration + immediate inspection" model, reducing the time for customs clearance to approximately one hour [2] - The flight duration from Tashkent to Hangzhou is only six hours, and the new regulatory site located 300 meters from the tarmac has cut transfer time by 30 minutes [2] Group 2: Market Impact and Growth - In the first four months of this year, the customs at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport supervised the import of 16.6 tons of fruit, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 20% [2] - The establishment of an "enterprise liaison officer" system by customs provides full-process tracking and guidance, ensuring that importers are updated on the latest quarantine requirements [2]