In March 2026, at a professional exhibition in Germany, a new 3D printing model from China was immediately surrounded by people. American toy designer Mickey directly placed an order after experiencing it on site. In Shenzhen, thousands of miles away, in the production workshop of this enterprise, rolls of materials made from corn starch are being heated and extruded, layer by layer growing into products. From Shenzhen to the world, the import and export data of this innovative city in the first two months gave the answer: the cumulative import and export was 824.23 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 37.3%. Among them, exports of 3D printers increased by 183.7%, digital cameras increased by 68.9%, and drones increased by 66.9%. A complete chain from innovation to going global is accelerating here.

Import and export increased by 37% in the first two months

In the first two months of 2026, Shenzhen's cumulative imports and exports amounted to 824.23 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 37.3%, and the commodity structure continued to be optimized and upgraded. Among them, exports of 3D printers increased by 183.7%, digital cameras increased by 68.9%, and drones increased by 66.9%, continuing to rank among the top in the country in terms of scale. According to data from Shenzhen Customs, the export of mechanical and electrical products increased by 24.3%, becoming an important support for stabilizing foreign trade. Currently, 90% of global 3D printers are produced in Shenzhen, and over 70% of products are sold overseas. Orders have been scheduled for three months.

Innovative tools embedded in the global chain

At a 3D printing company in Shenzhen, the R&D team iterated hundreds of versions within a year to overcome the bottleneck of unstable core algorithms and insufficient motion control accuracy. They even spent several months on the factory production line, ultimately doubling the printing speed and approaching industrial level stability. On the model community platform built by the enterprise, millions of models uploaded by global creators are gathered, and users can download and print them with just one click. From devices going global to extending the ecosystem, Shenzhen's intelligent hardware is constantly embedding into the global innovation chain, allowing one person to handle a production line. Keywords: Video News Network, Innovative Technology

Liuxian Avenue connects the entire chain

In Nanshan District, Shenzhen, a 12 kilometer long road called Liuxian Avenue connects innovation platforms such as University City and Science and Education City, as well as hard technology teams such as drones, service robots, and intelligent manufacturing equipment. Centered around Liuxian Avenue, within a 15 minute drive, everything from motors and sensors to structural components and material processes can be quickly matched, significantly reducing product development and delivery costs. Around key links such as customs clearance, logistics, finance, and compliance, the local commerce department is continuously improving the functions of the overseas service platform, promoting the acceleration of Shenzhen's innovation and technological advantages into product advantages, and promoting the deep integration of the industrial chain and trade chain.Editor/Gao Xue