Data shows that in 2024, Zhongshan's total import and export volume reached a record high of 284.06 billion yuan, representing a 10.3% year-on-year increase. Export performance was particularly strong, rising 12.6% to 249.14 billion yuan. 

Lighting and major household appliances are traditional advantageous industries in Zhongshan. In 2024, their export value reached 75.52 billion RMB, contributing 36.4% to the total export expansion of Zhongshan.

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's proposal to build a China-Latin America community with a shared future. Zhongshan's exports to Latin American markets skyrocketed 32.4% to 28.07 billion yuan. Notably, the exports to Brazil and Peru showed explosive growth of 69% and 67.1% respectively.