The reporter learned from the Department of Commerce of Jilin Province a few days ago that according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce, in the first two months of 2021, the import and export volume of Jilin Province’s foreign trade reached RMB 27.84 billion, a year-on-year increase of 51.4%, and the growth rate was 19.2 percentage points higher than that of the country. Among them, exports were 5.4 billion yuan, an increase of 28.8%; imports were 22.44 billion yuan, an increase of 58%. The import and export volume ranks 23rd in the country, the growth rate ranks 12th in the country, and the growth rate ranks first among the three provinces and one district in Northeast China.
The person in charge of the Foreign Trade Development Division of the Jilin Provincial Department of Commerce told reporters that since the beginning of the year, the Jilin Provincial Department of Commerce has thoroughly implemented the provincial party committee and the provincial government's decision-making and deployment to stabilize foreign trade, focusing on accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, seizing the opportunity to start. We have made every effort to promote the development of foreign trade entities, market expansion, innovation, strong service, and smooth circulation. Under the conditions of weak international market demand and complex and severe foreign trade situation, we have strived to achieve good results in the province's foreign trade start.
In the next step, the Department of Commerce of Jilin Province will continue to implement a series of measures such as vigorously implementing policies, deepening the international market, accelerating the integration of trade and industry, and developing cross-border e-commerce. increase.
Source: Jilin Daily
