At Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, batches of small commodities arrive cross-border, ready to be delivered to households. At Xi'an Port, customs services operate 24/7 to ensure the efficient operation of China-Europe freight trains. As autumn deepens, the land and air ports are bustling with vitality, showcasing a thriving scene of "buying and selling globally."

In the first three quarters, Shaanxi's foreign trade accelerated, with total import and export value reaching 378.078 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12%. Exports grew by 14.8%, while imports rose by 6.2%. Not only has Shaanxi's foreign trade steadily surpassed the 300-billion-yuan mark, but it has also set a new record for the same period in history. Notably, the province's import and export volume has remained above 100 billion yuan for eight consecutive quarters, demonstrating strong resilience and sustained growth momentum.

This resilience reflects both quantitative expansion and qualitative improvements. In terms of trends, Shaanxi's foreign trade growth has gradually accelerated. After a slight decline of 1.5% in the first quarter, imports and exports rebounded in the second quarter with a growth rate of 16.1%, further rising to 21.5% in the third quarter, showing a rapid upward trajectory.

In terms of quality, progress is evident in both product value and trade entities. On one hand, exports of high-tech products grew by 11.4% year-on-year in the first three quarters, maintaining growth for six consecutive months, signaling an upward trend for "Shaanxi-made" products. On the other hand, the number of foreign trade entities in the province reached a historic high, with over 5,000 enterprises engaged in import and export activities—a net increase of more than 400 compared to the same period last year—highlighting robust development vitality.

A standout feature is the increasing "innovation content" in Shaanxi's foreign trade, particularly the rapid growth in exports of the "new three" products representing green and low-carbon industries. In the first three quarters, exports of these products reached 43.76 billion yuan, up 32.6% year-on-year, accounting for one-sixth of Shaanxi's total exports and ranking first in western China and seventh nationwide. Among these, new energy vehicles (NEVs) were the most impressive, with one out of every 10 NEVs in China being "Made in Shaanxi." During this period, Shaanxi exported 207,000 NEVs, worth 28.02 billion yuan, marking year-on-year increases of 73.3% and 79.7%, respectively. NEV exports now account for 80% of the province's total vehicle exports, up from 60% in the same period last year, achieving both volume and value growth.

Despite turbulent external conditions, Shaanxi's foreign trade has grown against the odds, supported by robust policies. The province's commerce, customs, and financial departments have actively assisted foreign trade enterprises in exploring diversified markets through initiatives such as the "Shaanxi Goes Global" campaign to secure orders, the "Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Enterprises Enter Cities" program, and measures like mutual recognition of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status and credit loans for small and micro enterprises. These efforts have facilitated smoother global market access and helped businesses better align with international demand.

In the first three quarters, Shaanxi's trade with emerging markets saw across-the-board growth: trade with Africa reached 12.44 billion yuan (up 51.2% year-on-year), and trade with Central Asia totaled 7.49 billion yuan (up 17.3% year-on-year), reflecting Shaanxi enterprises' enhanced capability and confidence in navigating complex global trade environments.

Currently, despite external uncertainties, Shaanxi's strong industrial system, robust market demand, and resilient import-export performance provide solid support for achieving high-quality annual foreign trade targets.