The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has transformed into an economic powerhouse, with foreign trade soaring 25.7% since implementing its coordinated development strategy in 2014, according to latest customs data released this week.
Regional Integration Fuels Growth
Total trade value climbed from 3.74 trillion yuan ($540.2 billion) in 2014 to 4.7 trillion yuan in 2025, demonstrating sustained momentum through the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). The region consistently maintained annual trade above 4 trillion yuan during this critical development phase.
Export Milestones Achieved
2025 marked a historic high with 1.45 trillion yuan in exports – a 56.9% increase from 2014 levels. Automotive exports drove this expansion, skyrocketing sixfold to 90.97 billion yuan. Private enterprises emerged as key players, recording a 167.8% surge in trade activity over the 12-year period.
Global Partnerships Strengthened
Trade with EU and ASEAN partners has grown substantially since 2014, while exchanges with Belt and Road Initiative partner countries expanded by 29%. This 216,000 sq km economic zone, home to over 100 million residents, continues strengthening its position as a vital link between China's domestic market and global trade networks.
