According to the data provided by Lhasa Customs, Tibet's foreign trade develops steadily and rapidly in the first three quarters. The import and export value of Tibet amounted to 3.87 billion yuan, import value of which was 1.68 billion yuan, a 43.67 percent year-on-year increase.

Especially, thanks to the enhancement of Gyirong port's service capacity, the small-scaled border trade of Gyirong port grew 474.85 percent to 894 million yuan, greatly promoting the development of border economy.