The value of import and export (excluding electricity) of Lao PDR in April 2025 reached USD 1,570 million.
The main export category
The total export value was approximately USD 813 million, decreased by 14% compared to March. The main value exports included: USD 151 million in electrical appliance and equipment, USD 90 million in potassium salt, USD 67 million in mixed and bar gold, USD 48 million in cassava, USD 4 million in paper and paper products, USD 37 million in copper ore, USD 27 million in rubber, USD 22 million in wood pulp and paper waste, USD 22 million in banana, and USD 20 million in cassava starch.
The main import category
The total import value was approximately USD 757 million, decreased by 4% compared to March. The main value imports included: USD 91 million in instant mixed chemical products, USD 84 million in diesel fuel, USD 68 million in land vehicles (except motorcycles, and tractors), USD 61 million in mechanical equipment (excluding vehicle mechanics), USD 49 million in electrical and electronic equipment, USD 43 million in iron and steel equipment, USD 25 million in plastic equipment, USD 18 million in sugar, USD 17 million in fertilizer, and USD 2 million in farm tractors.
The 05 main exporting countries of Lao PDR
The 05 main importing countries of the Lao PDR
China (USD 298 million), Thailand (USD 280 million), Vietnam (USD 106 million), Japan (USD 15 million), and USA (USD 12 million).
The value of import and export of Lao PDR for April 2025 does not include electricity. We will show when it is available.
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