Relying on the golden logistics channel of the China Laos railway, the two-way material circulation between China and ASEAN is becoming more smooth. Cross border trade data has significantly increased in the first seven months of 2026, with the two-way circulation of characteristic agricultural products and high-tech products, coupled with the upgrading of customs clearance efficiency, continuously releasing new vitality in cross-border economic and trade.

Optimization of trade structure

According to Kunming Customs, the import and export value of the old railway in the first seven months of 2026 reached 20.11 billion yuan, up 29.9% year on year. The trading of ASEAN tropical fruits on the import side is booming, with a value of 4.92 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.9%, of which 158000 tons of durian were imported, a year-on-year increase of 25.6%. The advantageous industries on the export side are impressive, with the value of the new three products reaching 2.31 billion yuan, a significant increase of 306.2% year-on-year. Cross border e-commerce B2B exports have increased by 1.5 times year-on-year, and the two-way trade pattern continues to improve. Keywords: China Laos railway, cross-border trade

Upgrade clearance efficiency

The local customs continue to promote the reform of customs clearance facilitation, implement measures such as early declaration of railway express, and use 5G intelligent inspection equipment to significantly reduce customs clearance time, improve supervision efficiency, and ensure efficient passage of various cross-border trains. From the opening of the railway in 2021 to August 10, 2026, the cumulative cross-border freight value of the China Laos railway has exceeded 94 billion yuan, steadily consolidating the foundation of connectivity and economic and trade cooperation in the Lancang Mekong region.