China Trade Zone Directory
Comprehensive intelligence on Free Trade Zones, Special Economic Zones, High-Tech Parks, and more — covering incentives, industries, and policy highlights.
25+
Active Zones
$3.5T
Combined Trade
34
Provinces Covered
18M+
Zone Jobs
Trade & Investment Dashboard
Total Exports 2024
$3.58T
↑ 4.9% YoY
FDI Inflows 2024
$163B
↓ 6.1% YoY
FTZ Contribution
18.4%
↑ of national trade
Belt & Road Projects
3,000+
↑ 147 countries
Export Volume by Region (2024, $B)
FDI Inflows by Sector (2024, %)
Trade Growth Trend 2018–2024 ($T)
Top FTZ Industrial Output (2024, $B)
Tax Incentive Comparison
Major Ports & Logistics Infrastructure
Shanghai Port TEU
49.0M
↑ #1 Global
China Port TEU Total
290M
↑ ~35% Global Share
BRI Rail Routes
82
China–Europe Lines
Inland Dry Ports
120+
Nationwide Network
Major Container Ports
| Rank | Port | Province | TEU Volume (M) | Volume Bar | Global Rank | Linked FTZ |
|---|
Belt & Road Initiative Corridors
Policy & Regulatory Hub
FTZ Negative List Items
117
↓ from 190 (2018)
Foreign Ownership Cap
Lifted
Most sectors (2024)
Corporate Tax Rate
15%
In most zones (vs 25%)
Key Institutions
Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)
Administers foreign trade policy, FDI approvals, anti-dumping investigations, and negotiates bilateral/multilateral trade agreements on behalf of China.
Learn more →NDRC (National Development & Reform Commission)
Formulates macroeconomic policy, Five-Year Plans, and sets investment guidelines for priority industries in trade zones and development areas.
Learn more →SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation)
Oversees business registration, competition enforcement, IP protection, product safety standards, and franchise/joint venture approvals in free trade zones.
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Cost Comparison by Zone Type
| Zone / City | Corp. Tax | Min. Wage (¥/mo) | Land Cost (¥/m²) | Labor Cost | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainan FTP | 0–15% | 2,010 | 300–600 | Low | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Chengdu HIDZ | 15% | 2,100 | 400–800 | Low–Mid | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Xi'an ETDZ | 15% | 2,100 | 350–700 | Low | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Wuhan ETDZ | 15% | 2,010 | 600–900 | Mid | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Shenzhen SEZ | 15–25% | 2,490 | 1,500–3,000 | High | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Shanghai FTZ | 15–25% | 2,690 | 2,000–5,000 | Very High | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Market Insights & Intelligence
🔥 Top Emerging Zones for 2025–2026
- Hainan Free Trade Port — Full FTP policies rolling out, zero tariff
- Greater Bay Area (GBA) — Cross-boundary data flow liberalization
- Xi'an ETDZ — BRI gateway hub, semiconductor investment surge
- Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle — Dual-city engine strategy
- Tianjin Binhai ETDZ — Aerospace & advanced manufacturing focus
📈 Sector Trends 2025
🌐 Key Trade Partners (Export Share)