Xizang Autonomous Region is making waves in global trade with a 15.4% year-on-year surge in foreign trade during January-February 2026, hitting 1.83 billion yuan ($264.7 million). Exports dominated at 1.25 billion yuan, while imports totaled 578 million yuan, per Lhasa Customs data.
From Pea Vermicelli to Global Markets 🚚
At a Xigaze agricultural base, workers recently loaded 1,350 kg of pea vermicelli – a regional specialty – onto Nepal-bound trucks. This snackable export symbolizes Xizang's growing role in cross-border commerce.
Private Enterprises Lead the Charge 💼
Local businesses drove 58.2% of trade (1.06 billion yuan), while foreign-invested firms contributed 40% (730 million yuan). The region's trade with South Asia skyrocketed 43% to 828 million yuan, with Nepal alone accounting for 796 million yuan – nearly 44% of Xizang's total trade.
