On March 14, in the workshop of Changzhou Samkit Electric Co., Ltd., its production line was rolling out a batch of wireless vacuum cleaners embedded with intelligent sensors. The workers were packing and labeling these machines in an orderly manner. This batch of products was set to be delivered to BRICS countries such as Brazil and South Africa.

“Exports are going strong, and we’ve seen an increasing number of orders year after year,” said Qiu Riju, general manager of the company. He noted that in recent years, Samkit has earned the trust of BRICS clients with its high-quality products and services, and has established a stable supply chain system in these markets. In the first two months of this year, the company’s exports to BRICS countries reached 1.38 million yuan.

Another standout is Changzhou Orford International Trading Co., Ltd. “Take this set of wooden tea tables, for example. Users can assemble it themselves by following the instruction manual,” said Wang Yujia, the company’s marketing staff member, while showcasing the newly developed modular product in the display area.

As a private company founded in 2015, Orford specializes in panel-type furniture and has grown into a leading player in the province’s cross-border e-commerce sector by accurately identifying overseas consumption trends. “In the second half of last year, we successfully entered the European market,” said Wang, adding that the company’s sales in January and February this year increased by over 20 percent year-on-year, thanks to its presence on platforms like Amazon and Walmart.

The data also reflects Changzhou’s strong momentum in foreign trade. According to Changzhou Customs, in the first two months of 2025, the city’s total import and export value reached 52.48 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.7 percent, the highest growth rate in southern Jiangsu. Exports rose by 11.9 percent to 42.64 billion yuan, also leading southern Jiangsu. Private enterprises performed particularly well, with total imports and exports exceeding 33.17 billion yuan, achieving a record year-on-year growth of 16.6 percent.

“The private sector has demonstrated exceptional innovation and resilience in cross-border e-commerce and other emerging business models,” said Qiao Wei, chief of the First Inspection and Examination Division of Changzhou Customs. Currently, Changzhou is enhancing the competitiveness of its private sector and optimizing the structure of market entities to build a foreign trade ecosystem featuring private enterprises as the main driver, state-owned enterprises as the backbone, and foreign investors as active participants. As part of this effort, Changzhou Customs will continue to improve its cross-border trade services and foster more hidden champions in niche markets.

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