According to data released by Shenzhen Customs on March 19th,in the first two months of 2024, Shenzhen's total import and export value reached 675.18 billion yuan, an increase of 45% year-on-year (the same below), the highest in history. Among them, exports amounted to 441.44 billion yuan, with a growth of 53.1%, while imports totaled 233.74 billion yuan, with a growth of 31.9%.

For 31 consecutive years, Shenzhen has been the leading city in the Chinese mainland for foreign trade exports, earning itself a title of an "excellent student" in foreign trade. But what lies behind the city's impressive performance in foreign trade?

As a city dominated by private enterprises, Shenzhen's foreign trade in the first two months of 2024 saw an increase of over 70%, which served as the main driving force for foreign trade growth. According to relevant data, the import and export value of private enterprises in Shenzhen reached 483.6 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 72.4%. This accounted for 71.6% of the city's total import and export value, marking an 11.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

In terms of general trade, Shenzhen saw a growth of 76.7% in import and export value, reaching 406.04 billion yuan in the first two months. This accounted for 60.1% of the total value, marking a rise of 10.8 percentage points in proportion. During the same period, bonded logistics import and export amounted to 149.53 billion yuan, marking a growth of 35.4%, accounting for 22.1% of the total. Processing trade import and export reached 114.53 billion yuan, a decrease of 5.8%, accounting for 17%.

Analysis suggests that the robust development of private enterprises in Shenzhen since the start of 2024 is closely related to the favorable policies.Onone hand, with the high-quality implementation of multiple free trade agreements such as RCEP, an increasing number of import enterprises are enjoying substantial tariff reductions and preferential treatment. In the first two months of 2024, Shenzhen Customs received 16.574 billion yuan worth of imported goods under various free trade agreements,implemented tariff preferences of 17.59 billion yuan for them, benefiting over 2,300 enterprises.

With the gradual release of benefits from free trade agreements such as RCEP, the enthusiasm of enterprises to explore overseas markets has been growing. In the first two months of 2024, Shenzhen Customs issued a total of 99,100 certificates of origin for export enterprises in its jurisdiction, with a total value of 20.292 billion yuan, representing an increase of 33.36% and 5.70%, respectively.

On the other hand, as of now, the total number of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) enterprises in Shenzhen has exceeded 500 for the first time. In 2023, AEO enterprises accounted for only 0.26% of the total number of enterprises but contributed 47% to the import and export value, making them the strongest force in Shenzhen's foreign trade. The dividends from AEO policies continue to provide a steady source of power for Shenzhen's foreign trade.

The rapid growth of Shenzhen's exports and continuous breakthroughs in developed markets can be attributed to sustained technological and product innovation. In the first two months of 2024, the export value of electromechanical products from Shenzhen reached 295.5 billion yuan, a growth of 30.2%, accounting for 66.9% of the total export value. Furthermore, exports of mobile phones, computers, household appliances, and audiovisual equipment totaled 68.37 billion yuan, with a growth of 24.7%. The "new three heroes," namely lithium-ion batteries, electric passenger vehicles, and solar cells, are selling well both at home and abroad.

出口增长53.1%！前2个月深圳外贸成绩单出炉

19日，记者从深圳海关获悉，今年前2个月，深圳进出口6751.8亿元，同比（下同）增长45%，进出口规模创历史同期新高。其中，出口4414.4亿元，增长53.1%；进口2337.4亿元，增长31.9%。

作为外贸“优等生”，深圳外贸出口规模连续31年居内地外贸城市首位。深圳外贸取得“开门红”的背后有何秘诀？

作为一个以民营企业为主的城市，今年1-2月，深圳民营企业进出口增长超7成，是外贸增长主要推动力。数据显示，深圳民营企业进出口4836亿元，增长72.4%，占深圳进出口总值的（下同）71.6%，比重较去年同期提升11.4个百分点。

一般贸易方面，前2个月，深圳一般贸易方式进出口4060.4亿元，增长76.7%，占60.1%，比重提升10.8个百分点。同期，保税物流进出口1495.3亿元，增长35.4%，占22.1%；加工贸易进出口1145.3亿元，下降5.8%，占17%。

分析认为，2024年以来，深圳民营企业呈现强劲发展动力的背后，与政策利好因素叠加不无关系。一方面，随着RCEP等多项自贸协定高质量实施，越来越多进口企业也享受到了实实在在的关税减免优惠。今年前两个月，深圳关区进口各自贸协定项下货物165.74亿元，税款优惠17.59亿元，受惠企业数量超2300家。

随着RCEP等自贸协定政策红利的逐步释放，企业开拓海外市场的积极性日益增强。今年前两个月，深圳海关共为辖区出口企业签发各类原产地证书9.91万份，货值202.92亿元，同比分别增长33.36%和5.70%。

另一方面，截至目前，深圳AEO企业总量首次突破500家。2023年，深圳AEO企业以0.26%的企业数占比贡献了47%的进出口值，是深圳外贸最强的主力军。AEO政策红利使深圳“外贸原动力”源源不绝。

深圳出口快速增长并在发达市场持续突破的原因，在于持续性的技术和产品创新。今年前2个月，深圳出口机电产品2955亿元，增长30.2%，占同期深圳出口总值的66.9%，出口手机、电脑、家用电器和音视频设备683.7亿元，增长24.7%。锂离子蓄电池、电动载人汽车、太阳能电池等“新三样”产品畅销海内外。

文丨记者 宋王群
图丨陈聪
翻译丨洪婷