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Shandong Foreign Trade Off to a Flying Start: Imports and Exports Surge 9.9%

Source：Haibao News 03-16-2026 11:48:12

Shandong's foreign trade sector staged a robust opening in 2026. According to the latest figures, the province's total import and export volume surged 9.9% year-on-year, underscoring remarkable growth resilience and vitality. This growth rate ranks top among China's major foreign trade provinces, setting a solid floor for stable trade performance throughout the year.
The province's impressive foreign trade performance is attributed to the continuously optimized trade structure in recent years, constantly expanding emerging markets, and the booming development of new business formats, such as cross-border e-commerce. High-end equipment, new energy vehicles, green and low-carbon products, and other "Shandong intelligent manufacturing" goods have seen their international competitiveness continuously enhanced, becoming new engines for export growth. In addition, Shandong has made proactive efforts in aligning with the Belt and Road Initiative and deepened cooperation with RCEP member countries. The diversified market layout has effectively hedged against uncertainties in the external environment. The auspicious start serves as a vivid example of Shandong's alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative and emergence as a new hub for opening up to the outside world, while providing a powerful catalyst for the province's high-quality economic development.