en.Wedoany.com Reported - As of June 30, 2026, the categories of goods transported via the China-Laos Railway have expanded from over 10 types at the initial stage of operation to more than 3,900, including new energy vehicles, tropical fruits, temperate vegetables, and Chinese medicinal herbs. The railway now reaches 19 countries and regions, serving over 7,000 foreign trade entities in China.

Data shows that in the first half of 2026, the total import and export value via the China-Laos Railway reached 17.17 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 33.8%. Among them, the export value of the "new three" products—new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products—amounted to 2.14 billion yuan, surging 348.5% year-on-year, becoming a new highlight in cross-border trade growth.

"The China-Laos Railway gives enterprises more confidence in exploring the ASEAN market," said Jiang Wei, general manager of Yunnan Alsaipu Customs Brokerage Co., Ltd., which operates around the railway. Leveraging the stable transport capacity of the railway, the company's agency business for imported fresh fruits has continued to grow, while it has also begun expanding into new businesses such as exporting new energy vehicles. In the first half of this year, the company's agency cargo volume increased by 32% year-on-year.

ASEAN specialty products are accelerating their entry into the Chinese market via the China-Laos Railway. In the first half of the year, the import value of tropical fruits such as fresh durians, mangosteens, and longans via the railway reached 4.22 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.8%. Stable and efficient railway transport and cold chain support allow Southeast Asian fresh fruits to reach Chinese consumers' tables more quickly.

To further enhance cross-border logistics efficiency, Kunming Customs has continuously optimized customs clearance services, promoting the implementation of facilitation measures such as "advance transmission of intermodal transport documents" and "advance declaration at the place of departure" for imported goods by rail. This enables enterprises to declare relevant information in advance at Vientiane Station in Laos, advancing the declaration time by more than one day. Meanwhile, the application of intelligent inspection equipment and digital supervision means has further improved port clearance efficiency.