Rapid Growth of Cross-Border E-commerce in Inner Mongolia: Manzhouli Port Sees Exponential Increase in Goods Exported to "Belt and Road" Countries

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Inner Mongolia's Manzhouli port has experienced a remarkable surge in cross-border e-commerce exports to countries participating in the construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative. From January to August this year, the total value of goods exported under the "9610" model exceeded 700 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 140.4%. This significant growth trend can be attributed to the favorable conditions provided by the "9610" model, which allows for fast customs clearance, few restrictions, and short shipping links. To support the development of new cross-border e-commerce business models, Manzhouli Customs has implemented several facilitation measures, including an exclusive "green channel," an online service platform, and personalized enterprise registration guidance. These efforts aim to reduce corporate compliance costs and improve customs clearance efficiency, ultimately helping more small and medium-sized companies explore the "Belt and Road" market and drive regional foreign trade development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The total value of cross-border e-commerce goods exported through the Manzhouli port to countries participating in the "Belt and Road" initiative exceeded 700 million yuan from January to August this year, representing a year-on-year increase of 140.4%.
  • The "9610" model has shown a rapid growth trend, with the model suitable for the export of small, multi-batch shipments of daily necessities due to its favorable conditions.
  • Manzhouli Customs has launched a series of facilitation measures, including an exclusive "green channel," an online service platform, and personalized enterprise registration guidance, to support the development of new cross-border e-commerce business models.
  • These measures aim to reduce corporate compliance costs and improve customs clearance efficiency, with the goal of helping more small and medium-sized companies explore the "Belt and Road" market and drive regional foreign trade development.
  • The "9610" model offers short shipping links, fast customs clearance, and few restrictions, making it particularly suitable for the export of daily necessities.
  • Manzhouli Customs will continue to optimize cross-border e-commerce supervision and services to create an efficient and convenient customs clearance environment.

Statistics:

  • The total value of cross-border e-commerce goods exported through the Manzhouli port to countries participating in the "Belt and Road" initiative: 700 million yuan
  • Year-on-year increase in exports: 140.4%
  • Number of countries participating in the "Belt and Road" initiative: (no specific number mentioned in the source material)

Sources:

  • www.nmg.gov.cn/zwyw/gzdt/msdt/202509/t20250919_2792624.html