Significant Increase in Trade between Guangxi Port Enterprises and ASEAN Increased by 26.8% from the Same Period of Last Year
October 02 10:05:08, 2025
In the first half of this year, the relevant departments in Guangxi have observed a significant surge in trade between foreign enterprises and ASEAN countries via Guangxi's ports. The total import and export volume reached $524 million, marking a 26.8% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is largely driven by the rising demand for chemical products, which continue to dominate the trade flow in terms of both variety and volume.
According to official statistics, imports from ASEAN countries rose by 36.1% to $137 million, while exports increased by 23.8% to $387 million during the first three quarters of the year. These figures highlight the strengthening economic ties between Guangxi and its Southeast Asian neighbors.
Foreign companies involved in this trade are primarily based in major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Chongqing. Their main trading partners include Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, all of which saw substantial increases in trade activity. Key commodities traded include fertilizers, coal, asphalt, vegetable oils, petroleum, and tin ingots.
Most of these foreign firms prefer to conduct their trade through Guangxi’s key ports, such as Beihai, Fangcheng, Pingxiang, and Qinzhou, due to their strategic location and efficient logistics networks.
Industry experts believe that the upcoming 2nd China-ASEAN Expo will further boost trade volumes this year, with some predicting a doubling of total transactions compared to last year. As a result, Chinese chemical companies are expected to leverage this opportunity to expand their presence in the ASEAN market and accelerate their international growth.