The value of import-export of Lao PDR in April 2019 achieved approximately US$ 852 million (excluding import and export of electricity). In that, the import value was approximately US$ 493 million and export value was approximately US$ 358 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 41,08% (Excluded from the 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...). For other goods cover 47.38% (Excluded from the 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 4.95% (Excluded from the pie chart). 

  1. Illustration of import countries

 Main import countries are Thailand, China, Vietnam, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Germany, India, and the USA. For other country covers 3.19% (Excluded from the pie chart). 

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

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