According to Lao Cai Customs Department, in the first quarter of 2024, there were 365 enterprises carrying out import and export procedures at the unit, up 32 enterprises year-on-year; the total number of declarations reached 11,657, an increase of 1,855.
In particular, total import-export turnover increased sharply by 41% to US$293.9 million. Of which, exports rose 41.3% to US$186.2 million, and imports rose 40.5% to US$107.7 million.
Main export items include: all kinds of peeled wood, dragon fruit, all kinds of cassava, green bananas, shoes, durian…; Main imported items: agricultural products, plastic, plastic products, iron and steel and iron and steel products, machines and mechanical equipment, fertilizers, chemicals, coke, electricity.