In the first half of 2008, China's export of mechanical and electrical products reached 388.78 billion US dollars, an increase of 25.4%, accounting for 58.3% of the total export value in the same period, an increase of 1.6 percentage points over the same period in 2007. Among them, the export of electrical and electronic products was 160.7 billion US dollars, an increase of 24.8%; The export of machinery and equipment reached 128.06 billion US dollars, an increase of 22.6%. The export of high-tech products reached US $19.17 billion, an increase of 21.8%. Among them, the import of mechanical and electrical products was 265.38 billion US dollars, an increase of 18.9%.
The average orders on hand of enterprises have increased, but the expectation of future export growth is not optimistic. According to the questionnaire, about 27% of enterprises said that their orders on hand decreased year-on-year, 26% of enterprises' orders were flat, 47% of enterprises' orders increased, and 21% of enterprises' orders increased by more than 20%. However, enterprises are more worried that it is difficult to judge the trend of rising raw material prices and RMB appreciation in the future, and are very worried about the conditions and environment for the development of foreign trade.
The adjustment of enterprise product structure has shifted from passive to active. Due to the change of the situation, uncertain factors have increased, and the bearing capacity and adaptability of enterprises have been continuously enhanced. The development of enterprises has shifted from blind expansion to rational self-control. Trade opportunities and challenges for Europe and the United States are not optimistic, and trade frictions for Europe and the United States are not greater than risks.