Core Insights - Ningxia's foreign trade import and export value reached 14.32 billion yuan in the first eight months of the year, showing a year-on-year growth of 9.4% [1] - Exports amounted to 10.48 billion yuan, increasing by 10.2%, while imports were 3.84 billion yuan, up by 7.3% [1] - In August alone, the import and export value hit 1.84 billion yuan, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 31%, the highest monthly growth this year [1] Group 1 - The growth in exports has been consistent, with a 13.5% year-on-year increase in August, achieving five consecutive months of positive growth [1] - Imports saw a remarkable year-on-year increase of 103.1% in August, maintaining over 30% growth for three consecutive months [1] - Private enterprises in Ningxia accounted for over 10 billion yuan in import and export, indicating a notable increase in foreign-invested enterprises [1] Group 2 - The trade market has diversified, with the EU, ASEAN, and India being the top three trading partners for Ningxia [1] - The participation of Ningxia enterprises in international exhibitions, such as the 7th China-Arab Expo, has facilitated trade interactions with 148 partners, positively impacting the stability and strengthening of the industrial supply chain [2] - Intermediate goods, including unrefined manganese, coarse cashmere yarn, and nickel oxide compounds, contributed significantly to Ningxia's exports, totaling 8.16 billion yuan, which is 77.9% of the total export value [2]