According to the unified accounting results of regional GDP, Huai'an's GDP in Q1–3 reached RMB 430.658 billion, up 4.8% year-on-year at constant prices. Specifically, the value added of the primary industry was RMB 25.896 billion, up 4.4%; that of the secondary industry was RMB 165.141 billion, up 3.5%; that of the tertiary industry was RMB 239.622 billion, up 5.8%.
Agricultural production grew steadily. In the first three quarters, the city's total output value of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries reached RMB 44.92 billion, up 4.3% year-on-year at comparable prices. The foundation for autumn grain planting was solid, and the overall production situation remained stable. Vegetable output grew by 2.7%, and edible fungi output increased by 3.7%. The number of slaughtered hogs reached 2.3267 million, a year-on-year increase of 8.4%; slaughtered poultry reached 74.223 million, up by 12.5%; poultry egg output was 63,900 tons, up by 0.8%; pork, beef, mutton, and poultry meat output totaled 209,300 tons, up by 11.1%; and raw milk output reached 78,200 tons, up by 1.0%.
The industrial economy maintained a steady trend. In the first three quarters, the value added of industrial enterprises above designated size across the city grew by 6.8% year-on-year, with manufacturing growing by 7.6%. By industry category, 22 out of the 35 major industrial sectors maintained year-on-year growth in value added, with a growth coverage rate of 63%. The computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing sector grew by 28.6%, contributing 35.4% to the growth of all industrial enterprises above the designated size.
The service industry improved in quality and efficiency. In the first three quarters, the added value of Huai'an City's service industry increased by 5.8% year-on-year. The added value of transportation, warehousing and postal services, accommodation and catering, and wholesale and retail industries increased by 7.6%, 7.0%, and 6.0%, respectively. The operating revenue of the service enterprises above the designated size citywide increased by 16.3%; notably, the operating revenues of leasing and business services, and internet and related services grew by 25.5% and 22.2%, respectively. A total of 26.0665 million domestic and international tourists were received, with total tourist spending reaching RMB 29.151 billion. The total turnover of road transport grew by 1.9%, while that of waterway transport surged by 47.1%.