Quang Ninh (VNA) – The number ಞofenterprises exporting goods to China via Mong Cai International Border gatein the northeastern province of Quang Ninh increased to 694 in thefirst half of this year, 70% higher than that of the same period last year.

According to the head of the border gatemanagement board Tran Bich Ngoc, import-export activities via the border gatestay stable with trade turnover from the beginning of this year to June 15reaching nearly 1.5 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 8.24%. Specially, export turnover topped 1billion USD, and import turnover 460.8 million USD. State budget revenuereached 667.77 billion VND (28.4 million USD), marking a year-on-year increase of 35%. Ngoc said that as of June 15, the total volumeof import and export goods traversing the border gate neared 753,000tonnes, an increase of 265% over the same period in 2022. It is estimated that by June 30, it will reach833,000 tonnes, up 198% over the same period last year. Particularly, Bac Luan II Bridge Border Gate will see the entries and exits of 21,534 vehicles with nearly 360,000 tonnes, anincrease of 147% in goods volume over the same period in 2022. On average,there are 160 vehicles carrying 2,662 tonnes of goods daily. Crossing Km3+4 Hai Yen will see 22,704 vehiclescarrying nearly 372.5 tonnes of import and export goods. On average, 143vehicles with 2,343 tonnes of goods traverse the crossing daily, an increase of585% over the same period in 2022. Vietnam's exports to the Chinese market aremainly fruits, tapioca, frozen seafood, shrimp, crabs, fish, andother dried goods. Imports from China to China are mainly groceries andfabrics./.