Gansu's foreign trade surges 16.6% amid expanding Belt and Road ties
The structure of exports continued to improve, with mechanical and electrical products and agricultural goods posting a strong performance. Exports of mechanical and electrical products reached 1.03 billion yuan, up 46 percent and accounting for 28.3 percent of the total. Among them, electric vehicle exports surged 497.6 percent to 47.68 million yuan, emerging as a new growth highlight.
Gansu's specialty agricultural products also proved sturdy. Apple exports rose 13.9 percent to 130 million yuan, as standardized orchards, modern grading facilities, and efficient cold-chain logistics helped varieties such as Huaniu and Fuji reach markets in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Kazakhstan.
Tianshui Customs has implemented remote on-site inspections, batch-based checks, and direct port release for low-risk shipments to improve clearance efficiency and ensure fruit reaches foreign markets quickly.
Fresh onion exports in Gansu rose 31.7 percent year-on-year to 8.24 million yuan. Customs measures in Jiuquan, including remote video inspections and full-process oversight from planting to packaging, have helped speed up clearance while ensuring quality, supporting the smooth expansion of exports.





























