Statistics released by Kunming Customs on the 22nd show that as of June 30, 2026, the categories of goods transported by the China-Lao Railway have expanded from more than 10 types at the beginning of operation to more than 3,900 types of new energy vehicles, tropical fruits, warm vegetables, Chinese herbal medicines, etc., covering 19 countries and regions, serving more than 7,000 domestic foreign trade operators. Data show that in the first half of 2026, the value of goods imported and exported through the China-Laos Railway reached 17.17 billion yuan, an increase of 33.8% over the previous year. Among them, the export value of the “new three” products comprised of new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products was 2.14 billion yuan, an increase of 348.5% over the previous year, and became a new bright spot in the growth of cross-border trade.

Statistics released by Kunming Customs on the 22nd show that as of June 30, 2026, the categories of goods transported by the China-Lao Railway have expanded from more than 10 types at the beginning of operation to more than 3,900 types of new energy vehicles, tropical fruits, warm vegetables, Chinese herbal medicines, etc., covering 19 countries and regions, serving more than 7,000 domestic foreign trade operators. Data show that in the first half of 2026, the value of goods imported and exported through the China-Laos Railway reached 17.17 billion yuan, an increase of 33.8% over the previous year. Among them, the export value of the “new three” products comprised of new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products was 2.14 billion yuan, an increase of 348.5% over the previous year, and became a new bright spot in the growth of cross-border trade.