The value of import-export of Lao PDR in February 2019 achieved approximately US$ 649 million (excluding import and export of electricity). In that, the import value was approximately US$ 324 million and export value was approximately US$ 325 million.

1. Illustration of export products

Main export products are Copper ores, Copper and articles thereof, Cassava, Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material, Beverages, Clothing, Electrical machinery and equipment, Spare parts of video recorder, Bananas, Amalgam gold and gold bars. For other goods cover 39.99% (Excluded from the pie chart) 

2. Illustration of import products

Main import products are Fuel (Diesel), Vehicles other than Tractors and Motorcycles, Iron and Articles of iron or steel, Insulated wire, cable, Mechanical appliances, Electrical machinery and equipment, Video camera equipment, Spare parts of vehicles(including Rubber, glazes, Chain...), Communication equipment. For other goods cover 39.63% (Excluded from the pie chart).

3. Illustration of export countries

Main export countries are China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Sweden, and the USA. For other country covers 5.03% (Excluded from the pie chart). 

4. Illustration of import countries

 Main import countries are Thailand, China, Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Indonesia, USA, and Singapore. For other country covers 5.49% (Excluded from the pie chart). 

Source: Primary data from the Customs Department, Ministry of Finance

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