The international border gate No. 2 in Lao Cai has seen a busy start to 2024 in terms of agricultural product import and export, particularly to China. The export of durian and other fruits such as bananas and mangoes to China has resulted in good prices for the growers, and a significant increase in turnover compared to previous years. The value of import-export turnover through Lao Cai border gates in 2024 is projected to reach 4.5 billion USD, which would be a substantial increase compared to the year before.