Zhanjiang's total import and export volume of goods is expected to reach approximately 63 billion yuan in 2025, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5% during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
Over the past five years, the city has utilized a total of 15.56 billion yuan in actual foreign investment, ranking first in eastern, western, and northern Guangdong.
This information was released at a press conference held in Guangzhou on January 15, as part of a series reviewing Guangdong's development achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.
Sweet potatoes are cultivated in the core area of volcanic red soil in Zhanjiang.
Located along the coast of western Guangdong, Zhanjiang leverages its deep-water port to drive an economy centered on international trade, advanced manufacturing, and abundant seafood resources.
The BASF Guangdong Integrated Site has completed investments exceeding 60 billion yuan, with major facilities such as ethylene cracking units already operational.
Household appliance exports exceed 2 billion yuan annually, with products sold to more than 100 countries and regions worldwide.
The "Lianjiang Red Orange" from Zhanjiang boasts a high vitamin C content, with over 30 milligrams per 100 grams.
The Zhanjiang Comprehensive Bonded Zone has commenced operations, handling over 8 billion yuan in import and export value. The city has established cooperative mechanisms with 10 overseas parks across five ASEAN countries to jointly develop cross-border industrial and supply chains. International trade has reached 182 countries and regions.
The number of open berths at Zhanjiang Port has increased to 58. The port has launched 44 sea-rail intermodal routes and 7 cross-border connecting rail services, operating a total of 2,410 freight train trips. Products from Zhanjiang now reach countries such as Uzbekistan, Russia, France, and Belgium.
Zhanjiang has achieved breakthroughs in artificial breeding technologies for species including Naozhou yellow croaker and Seriola dumerili.
The marine economy has also become a key engine of the city's economic growth. Between 2020 and 2024, the gross marine product increased by 47.51 billion yuan, a growth of 56.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.9%. Its share of the city's GDP rose from 27.0% to 34.2%.
Zhanjiang has maintained its leading position in Guangdong for 30 consecutive years in terms of marine fishery output and value. The world's first deep-sea green intelligent aquaculture platform, "Zhanjiang Bay No. 1," has been put into operation.
The city has achieved breakthroughs in artificial breeding technologies for eight species, including Naozhou yellow croaker and Seriola dumerili. The annual output of golden pomfret exceeds 100,000 tons.
The 2025 Guangdong International Aquaculture Products Exposition attracted over 300 companies from more than 20 countries and regions, generating intended transaction volumes exceeding 33 billion yuan.
Reporter & Photo | Chen Jinxia
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
