The value of import-export of Lao PDR in March 2019 achieved approximately US$ 881 million (excluding import and export of electricity). In that, the import value was approximately US$ 485 million and export value was approximately US$ 395 million.

  1. Illustration of export products

Main export products are Copper ores, Copper and articles thereof, Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material, Cassava, Beverages, Amalgam gold and gold bars, Clothing, Bananas, Electrical machinery and equipment, Edible fruit and nuts. For other goods cover 35.91% (Excluded from pie chart). 

  1. Illustration of import products

Main import products are Fuel (Diesel), Vehicles other than Tractors and Motorcycles, Iron and Articles of iron or steel, Mechanical appliances, Insulated wire, cable, Electrical machinery and equipment, Plastics and articles thereof, Bar and rod steel and Formed Structural Steel Sections, Spare parts of vehicles(including Rubber, glazes, Chain...), Communication equipment. For other goods cover 44.47% (Excluded from pie chart). 

  1. Illustration of export countries

Main export countries are China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong, USA, Sweden and Switzerland. For other country covers 5.02% (Excluded from pie chart). 

  1. Illustration of import countries

Main import countries are Thailand, China, Vietnam, Japan, Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Germany, India and USA. For other country covers 2.73% (Excluded from pie chart). 

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

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