Boten International Checkpoint collected over LAK 3,200 billion (about USD 149 million) in customs revenue in 2025, exceeding its annual target by 18.41 percent, officials confirmed.
The border facility, located in Namtha district on the Laos-China border in northern Laos, connects to Mohan Port in China’s Yunnan Province.
Head of the checkpoint Panmalai Luangsouvan reported on 13 February that the border collected LAK 3,211 billion (around USD 149 million), LAK 499 billion (USD 22.7 million) above the planned figure, against an assigned target of LAK 2,712 billion (approximately USD 123.5 million) for the year.
The checkpoint also recorded strong year-on-year growth, with revenue rising by LAK 727.6 billion (USD 33.1 million), representing an increase of 29.3 percent compared to 2024.
Panmalai said the higher revenue was driven by multiple sources, including collections linked to the Laos-China Railway, the settlement of various legal cases, and fines imposed on vehicles that overstayed their permitted time in Laos. Penalties were also collected from tourist vehicles, freight trucks, and cargo containers that exceeded their authorized duration.
Exports remain the primary source of customs revenue at the checkpoint.
Goods passing through Boten include forest products, minerals, fuel and oil, vehicles and spare parts, construction materials, electrical appliances, consumer goods, and fuel tanks.
Looking ahead to 2026, Panmalai said the checkpoint will build on its strengths, explore new revenue sources, and strengthen coordination with relevant agencies to meet or exceed future targets.


