贸易伙伴方面，第一大贸易伙伴东盟增速高于整体，占比提升至近两成。前8个月，常熟对第一大 贸易伙伴东盟进出口219.5亿元，增长22.1%，增速高于整体13.8个百分点，占比进一步提升2.2个百分点 至19.8%；对欧盟进出口157.8亿元，增长3%；分别对美国、韩国进出口114.5亿元、67.3亿元。此外， 常熟对共建"一带一路"国家进出口540.3亿元，增长11%，展现出强劲的贸易潜力。 据常熟海关统计，今年前8个月，常熟市外贸进出口总值1108.9亿元，同比增长8.2%。其中，出口 829.6亿元，增长11.9%；进口279.3亿元，下降1.3%。8月单月进出口总值150.2亿元，增长8.5%，连续11 个月实现同比增长。 从贸易方式看，前8个月，常熟一般贸易进出口717.9亿元，增长5.9%，占该市外贸总值的64.7%； 加工贸易进出口189.5亿元，增长14.4%，占17.1%；保税物流进出口58.7亿元，占5.3%。此外，市场采 购出口135.3亿元，增长29.9%，较出口整体增速高18个百分点。 从外贸主体看，前8个月，常熟民营企业进出口627.3亿元，增长18.3%，占比较去年同期提高4.8个 ...

Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen's foreign trade continues to show steady growth, with a total import and export value of 2.96 trillion yuan in the first eight months of the year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.3% [1] Trade Performance - Total exports reached 1.79 trillion yuan, while imports amounted to 1.17 trillion yuan, with imports growing by 9% [1] - In August alone, Shenzhen's import and export value was 379.85 billion yuan, marking a 2.8% increase, with exports at 232.29 billion yuan (up 0.7%) and imports at 147.56 billion yuan (up 6.5%) [1] Trade Structure - General trade remains the backbone of Shenzhen's foreign trade, accounting for 54.6% of the total import and export value at 1.62 trillion yuan [1] - Bonded logistics contributed 800.78 billion yuan, growing by 12.6% and representing 27% of the total [1] - Processing trade accounted for 529.21 billion yuan [1] Business Entities - Private enterprises play a crucial role, with a total import and export value of 2.06 trillion yuan, making up 69.6% of the city's total [1] - Foreign-invested enterprises showed strong growth, with imports and exports reaching 788 billion yuan, up 11.6% and accounting for 26.6% of the total [1] - State-owned enterprises maintained a stable import and export value of 109.26 billion yuan [1] Trade Partners - The top ten trade partners accounted for 2.31 trillion yuan, a 2.8% increase, representing 78.1% of total trade [2] - Notable growth was observed in trade with Hong Kong (up 8.1%), Taiwan (up 20.8%), and Japan (up 14.8%) [2] Export Products - Mechanical and electrical products dominated exports, totaling 1.35 trillion yuan, a 4.6% increase, making up 75% of total exports [2] - Significant growth in traditional electronics, with computers and components exporting 205.43 billion yuan (up 10.5%) and integrated circuits at 155.1 billion yuan (up 40.2%) [2] - Emerging industries also showed strong performance, with lithium batteries, electric vehicles, and 3D printers seeing growth rates of 35.9%, 14.3%, and 10.7% respectively [2] Import Products - Imports of mechanical and electrical products reached 949.16 billion yuan, a 12.5% increase, comprising 81.4% of total imports [3] - Integrated circuits accounted for 519.68 billion yuan (up 18.8%), while computer components like graphics cards and servers grew by 35.1% to 200.48 billion yuan [3] - Agricultural product imports totaled 67.24 billion yuan, reflecting an 8.5% increase [3] Overall Trade Outlook - The structure of Shenzhen's foreign trade continues to optimize, with new growth drivers emerging, showcasing strong resilience and vitality [4]

Core Insights - Shenzhen's foreign trade has shown continuous improvement, with monthly import and export figures increasing for three consecutive months, indicating a positive trend in the external trade environment [1] Group 1: Trade Performance - In the first eight months of the year, Shenzhen's total import and export volume reached 2.96 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 0.3% [1] - Exports totaled 1.79 trillion yuan, experiencing a decline of 4.8%, but the rate of decline has narrowed by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - Imports amounted to 1.17 trillion yuan, reflecting a growth of 9% [1] - In August alone, Shenzhen's total import and export volume was 379.85 billion yuan, an increase of 2.8%, with exports at 232.29 billion yuan (up 0.7%) and imports at 147.56 billion yuan (up 6.5%) [1] Group 2: Tax and Trade Structure - Shenzhen taxpayers processed export tax refunds totaling 80.12 billion yuan in the first seven months, a year-on-year increase of 20.7%, surpassing the national average [1] - The growth in tax refunds was particularly strong in emerging markets, service trade, and cross-border e-commerce, with these sectors seeing over 50% year-on-year growth [1] Group 3: Trade Composition - General trade accounted for over half of Shenzhen's trade, with 1.62 trillion yuan in imports and exports, representing 54.6% of the total [2] - Private enterprises contributed nearly 70% of the total trade volume, with their imports and exports reaching 2.06 trillion yuan [2] - The top ten trading partners accounted for 78.1% of Shenzhen's total trade, with significant growth in trade with Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan [2] Group 4: Export and Import Dynamics - The export of mechanical and electrical products reached 1.35 trillion yuan, growing by 4.6% and making up 75% of total exports [3] - Traditional electronic information products, such as computers and integrated circuits, showed strong export growth, with integrated circuits increasing by 40.2% [3] - Imports of mechanical and electrical products totaled 949.16 billion yuan, with integrated circuits and computer components seeing substantial growth [3]

Core Insights - Shenzhen's foreign trade has shown continuous improvement, with imports and exports increasing for three consecutive months, indicating a positive trend in the region's trade dynamics [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Performance - In August, Shenzhen's total import and export value reached 379.85 billion yuan, marking a 2.8% increase, with exports at 232.29 billion yuan (up 0.7%) and imports at 147.56 billion yuan (up 6.5%) [1]. - For the first eight months of the year, Shenzhen's cumulative import and export value was 2.96 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.3%, with exports totaling 1.79 trillion yuan (down 4.8%) and imports at 1.17 trillion yuan (up 9%) [1]. Group 2: Trade Structure - General trade accounted for over half of Shenzhen's trade, with a total of 1.62 trillion yuan, representing 54.6% of the total trade value. Bonded logistics grew by 12.6%, reaching 800.78 billion yuan [3]. - Private enterprises contributed nearly 70% of the total trade, with their import and export value at 2.06 trillion yuan (69.6%), while foreign-invested enterprises saw an 11.6% increase to 788 billion yuan (26.6%) [3]. Group 3: Trade Partners and Products - The top ten trading partners accounted for 78.1% of Shenzhen's total trade, with a combined value of 2.31 trillion yuan, reflecting a 2.8% increase [3]. - Exports of mechanical and electrical products reached 1.35 trillion yuan, growing by 4.6%, with significant contributions from traditional electronics and emerging industries [4]. Group 4: Import Dynamics - Imports of mechanical and electrical products totaled 949.16 billion yuan, increasing by 12.5%, with integrated circuits alone accounting for 519.68 billion yuan (up 18.8%) [4].

Core Insights - In July, Changshu's total foreign trade import and export value reached 15 billion, marking 10 consecutive months of year-on-year growth [1] - Exports amounted to 11.18 billion, exceeding 10 billion for five consecutive months, with a year-on-year increase of 8.7% [1] - Imports were 3.82 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of 12% and a month-on-month increase for four consecutive months, reaching a new high for the year [1] Trade Performance - For the first seven months, Changshu's total foreign trade import and export value was 95.89 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 8.2%, which is 3 percentage points higher than the provincial average [1] - Exports totaled 71.87 billion, while imports were 24.02 billion [1] Trade Partners and Markets - Changshu's foreign trade network is becoming increasingly diversified, with imports and exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reaching 47.21 billion, a growth of 11%, accounting for 49.2% of the city's total trade [1] - Trade with emerging markets such as the Middle East and Africa saw rapid growth, increasing by 35.8% and 34.5% respectively [1] Export Products - The equipment manufacturing sector accounts for nearly 50% of exports, with significant growth in specific products: lithium-ion batteries increased by 62.7%, lighting fixtures and their parts surged by 239.9%, and audio-video equipment and parts rose by 183.6% [1]

Core Insights - The total import and export value of Changshu in the first seven months reached 95.89 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 8.2% [1] - In July, the monthly import and export value was 15 billion yuan, marking the tenth consecutive month of year-on-year growth, with exports at 11.18 billion yuan and imports at 3.82 billion yuan [1] Trade Structure - General trade accounted for 64.9% of Changshu's foreign trade, with a total value of 62.27 billion yuan, growing by 6.1% [1] - Processing trade reached 15.76 billion yuan, growing by 9.9%, while bonded logistics accounted for 5.4% with 5.15 billion yuan [1] - Market procurement exports grew by 29.8%, totaling 12.02 billion yuan, representing 16.7% of Changshu's total exports [1] Private Sector Performance - Private enterprises contributed 53.77 billion yuan in imports and exports, growing by 18%, significantly outpacing the overall foreign trade growth [2] - The number of private enterprises with import and export performance increased by 7.6%, indicating sustained development vitality [2] - Foreign-invested enterprises accounted for 41.04 billion yuan, while state-owned enterprises contributed 1.08 billion yuan [2] Diversification of Trade Partners - Changshu's trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 47.21 billion yuan, growing by 11% and accounting for 49.2% of total trade [2] - Exports to ASEAN countries grew by 22%, while trade with the EU and Japan saw modest growth of 3.2% and 3.7%, respectively [2] - Trade with the US decreased by 1.2%, while emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa experienced rapid growth of 35.8% and 34.5% [2] Manufacturing Sector Strength - The export growth rate for Changshu reached 12%, with the equipment manufacturing sector accounting for nearly 50% of total exports [3] - Electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing saw a significant growth of 41.3%, contributing to the overall foreign trade growth [3] - Imports of electromechanical products totaled 11.18 billion yuan, with notable growth in audio-visual equipment, lithium-ion batteries, and machine tools [3]

Core Insights - Shenzhen's foreign trade has shown resilience in 2023, with total imports and exports reaching 2.58 trillion yuan in the first seven months, maintaining the same level as the previous year and ranking first among mainland cities in foreign trade [1] - In July alone, Shenzhen's total trade value was 415.94 billion yuan, marking a 6.2% increase, with exports hitting a record monthly high of 255.62 billion yuan, up 4.7% [1] - The main trade method remains general trade, accounting for 54.9% of total trade value, while bonded logistics and processing trade also contributed significantly [1] Trade Performance - Exports of mechanical and electrical products reached 1.17 trillion yuan, growing by 4.4% and representing 74.7% of total exports [2] - Key traditional electronic consumer products, such as computers and audio-video equipment, saw exports of 179.51 billion yuan and 50.27 billion yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 10.8% and 5.5% [2] - Strategic emerging industries, including lithium batteries and pure electric passenger vehicles, experienced substantial export growth of 37.9% and 21.7% [2] Import Dynamics - Imports of mechanical and electrical products totaled 836.56 billion yuan, increasing by 14.7% and making up 82.1% of total imports [2] - Integrated circuits were a significant import category, amounting to 454.69 billion yuan with a growth of 19.6% [2] - Imports of computer components, primarily graphics cards and servers, surged by 47.8%, totaling 184.4 billion yuan [2] Market Diversification - Shenzhen has made progress in diversifying its markets, with trade to Hong Kong, Taiwan, the EU, South Korea, and Japan collectively reaching 1.22 trillion yuan, a 10% increase, accounting for 47.2% of total trade [1] - Private enterprises remain the backbone of Shenzhen's foreign trade, with a total import and export value of 1.8 trillion yuan, representing 69.8% of the total [1]

Core Insights - Shenzhen's foreign trade has shown resilience this year, with total imports and exports reaching 2.58 trillion yuan in the first seven months, maintaining the same level as the previous year and continuing to rank first among mainland cities in foreign trade [3][4]. Trade Performance - Exports totaled 1.56 trillion yuan, while imports reached 1.02 trillion yuan, marking a 9.4% increase [3]. - In July alone, Shenzhen's total trade was 415.94 billion yuan, a 6.2% increase year-on-year, with exports hitting a record monthly high of 255.62 billion yuan, up 4.7%, and imports at 160.32 billion yuan, up 8.8% [3]. Trade Composition - General trade accounted for over half of the total trade, with a value of 1.42 trillion yuan, representing 54.9% of the total. Bonded logistics grew by 13.7% to 699.28 billion yuan, making up 27.1%, while processing trade accounted for 17.5% with 451.19 billion yuan [4]. - Private enterprises dominated the trade landscape, contributing 1.8 trillion yuan, or 69.8% of the total, while foreign-invested enterprises saw an 11.3% increase to 678.58 billion yuan, accounting for 26.3% [4]. Export and Import Trends - The export of electromechanical products reached 1.17 trillion yuan, a 4.4% increase, making up 74.7% of total exports. Key electronic consumer goods like computers and audio-video equipment saw exports of 179.51 billion yuan and 50.27 billion yuan, growing by 10.8% and 5.5% respectively [5]. - Imports of electromechanical products totaled 836.56 billion yuan, a 14.7% increase, with integrated circuits leading the way at 454.69 billion yuan, up 19.6%. Computer components, primarily graphics cards and servers, surged by 47.8% to 184.4 billion yuan [5].

Core Insights - Shenzhen's foreign trade has shown resilience in 2023, with total imports and exports reaching 2.58 trillion yuan in the first seven months, maintaining the same level as the previous year and ranking first among mainland cities in foreign trade [1][2] - In July alone, Shenzhen's total trade value was 415.94 billion yuan, marking a 6.2% increase year-on-year, with exports hitting a record monthly high of 255.62 billion yuan, up 4.7% [1] - The main trade method remains general trade, accounting for 54.9% of total trade value, while bonded logistics and processing trade also contributed significantly [1] Trade Composition - Private enterprises are the backbone of Shenzhen's foreign trade, with a total import and export value of 1.8 trillion yuan, representing 69.8% of the total [2] - Foreign-invested enterprises saw a growth of 11.3%, reaching 678.58 billion yuan, while state-owned enterprises accounted for 991.4 billion yuan [2] Export and Import Dynamics - The export of electromechanical products reached 1.17 trillion yuan, growing by 4.4% and making up 74.7% of total exports [2] - Key products driving exports include computers and their components, with exports of 179.51 billion yuan (up 10.8%) and audio-video equipment at 50.27 billion yuan (up 5.5%) [2] - Strategic emerging industries also showed strong performance, with lithium batteries and pure electric passenger vehicles growing by 37.9% and 21.7%, respectively [2] - On the import side, electromechanical products totaled 836.56 billion yuan, a 14.7% increase, with integrated circuits alone accounting for 454.69 billion yuan (up 19.6%) [2]

Core Insights - Shenzhen's import and export activities serve as a barometer for the national foreign trade situation, with the city being the largest in terms of import and export scale in mainland China for 2024 [2] Trade Performance - In the first seven months of this year, Shenzhen's total import and export value reached 2.58 trillion yuan, remaining flat compared to the same period last year, marking an end to six consecutive months of year-on-year decline [2] - Shenzhen's total import and export value for the entire year of last year was 4.5 trillion yuan, reflecting a growth of 16.4%, with exports at 2.81 trillion yuan, up 14.6% [2] - The overall trend for Shenzhen's import and export activities has shown gradual improvement month by month, despite challenges from trade wars and other adverse factors [2] Export and Import Breakdown - In the first seven months, Shenzhen's exports totaled 1.56 trillion yuan, a decrease of 5.4% year-on-year, while imports reached 1.02 trillion yuan, an increase of 9.4% [2] - The general trade method accounted for 54.9% of Shenzhen's total import and export value, with a total of 1.42 trillion yuan; bonded logistics contributed 27.1% with 699.28 billion yuan, and processing trade made up 17.5% with 451.19 billion yuan [2] Trade Entities - There were 49,000 foreign trade enterprises with import and export performance in Shenzhen in the first seven months, a historical high, with an increase of 2,300 compared to the previous year [3] - Private enterprises accounted for nearly 70% of the total import and export value, amounting to 1.8 trillion yuan, while foreign-invested enterprises saw an 11.3% growth in their import and export activities [3] Export Products - The traditional electronic information industry and strategic emerging industries maintained growth in exports, with mechanical and electrical products reaching 1.17 trillion yuan, a growth of 4.4%, accounting for 74.7% of total exports [3] - Specific product exports included computers and components at 179.51 billion yuan (growth of 10.8%), audio-visual equipment and parts at 50.27 billion yuan (growth of 5.5%), lithium batteries (growth of 37.9%), and pure electric passenger vehicles (growth of 21.7%) [3] - "New quality productivity" led Shenzhen's exports, with high-end equipment exports growing 19.8% over five consecutive quarters [3] Market Diversification - Shenzhen has actively expanded its export markets, with ASEAN countries maintaining the largest share of imports and exports, and trade with Central Asian countries growing by 18.8% [4] - Imports of electronic components and automatic data processing equipment increased by 18.2% and 9.7%, respectively, driven by the city's push to become a pioneer in artificial intelligence [4] - Consumer goods imports grew by 6.7%, with significant increases in edible aquatic products and cosmetics, both showing double-digit growth [4] National Context - Nationally, the total value of goods trade in the first seven months reached 25.7 trillion yuan, a growth of 3.5%, with exports at 15.31 trillion yuan (growth of 7.3%) and imports at 10.39 trillion yuan (a decrease of 1.6%) [4]