According to a press release from Guangdong Customs yesterday (July 31), in the first half of 2006, the export and import volume of the Pan-Pearl River Delta reached a record high of over 280 billion US dollars.

This number is 23.3% higher than the same period last year. Guangdong accounts for over one third of China's total in terms of trade revenue, up to 35.2%. 

According to statistics, foreign-funded companies remain the key trade strengths. In addition, non-state owned companies also witnessed substantial growth, with a rate up to 44%. The top 3 export markets, Hong Kong, USA and the European Union, all maintain a two-digit increase.

Editor: Yan