Laos Trade Data
Laos Import Export Data, Laos Shipment Data
2023 Laos Imports
2023 Laos Exports
Laos is a landlocked Southeast Asian economy with major exports in electricity from hydropower (HS 2716), copper and gold ores (HS 26), rubber (HS 40), wood products (HS 44), and agricultural products. China, Thailand, and Vietnam are the dominant trading partners, with the Laos-China Railway (operational since 2021) significantly boosting bilateral trade. Imports are led by vehicles (HS 87), petroleum (HS 27), machinery (HS 84), iron & steel (HS 72), and electrical equipment (HS 85). Laos applies HS 2017 with 8-digit codes under the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN), administered by the Lao Customs Department, within the RCEP, ASEAN, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Laos's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Laos Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Laos trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Laos's Top Import Product Sector based on Laos trade data?
Laos import data 2023 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Mineral Products (19.7%), based on verified Laos trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2023, Laos as a global importer, ranks at 96 / 113, with a total import value of US$ 7.08B.
Top 3 Laos Import Product Sector 2023:
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 1.40B , accounting for 19.7% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 1.39B , accounting for 19.7% of total imports
Transportation
Imported at US$ 823.74M , accounting for 11.6% of total imports
What are Laos's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2023 vs 2022
Import trade declined by -7.1% , from US$ 7.62B to US$ 7.08B
2022 vs 2021
Import trade grew by +30.2% , from US$ 5.85B to US$ 7.62B
2021 vs 2020
Import trade declined by -0.7% , from US$ 5.89B to US$ 5.85B
2023 Laos Imports
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What are Laos top 3 import products by HS codes in 2023?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2023: HS 27 (US$ 1.34B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2023: HS 84 (US$ 799.78M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2023: HS 87 (US$ 707.62M)
Who are Laos top 3 import trade partners in 2023?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2023: Thailand (US$ 2.95B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2023: China (US$ 2.11B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2023: Vietnam (US$ 317.29M)
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Laos Shipping Data & Logistics Records
How to use Laos shipping data to track export manufacturing routes, shipment volumes, and regional logistics activity across sea, land, and air?
- Search shipping records by carrier, route, transport mode, origin, destination, and shipment period.
- Track shipment volumes and movements linked to Laos's export manufacturing and ASEAN supply chain corridors.
- Monitor route-level shipping frequency to detect sourcing shifts, production relocation signals, and trade lane changes.
- Use shipping data to map logistics-level activity across ASEAN-connected trade routes and production networks.
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B/L NO: WEXQ***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
HS Code: 85299090
Value of Goods: 180 USD Weight: 3 NOS
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B/L NO: KHO9***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
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Laos ASEAN Shipping Insights & Trade Lane Analytics
How to use Laos shipping data to analyse regional shipping trends, route shifts, and shipment flow patterns?
- Visualise shipping activity by carrier, origin-destination pair, shipment volume, and time period across ASEAN corridors.
- Compare trade lanes to identify logistics concentration, emerging routes, and regional freight shifts.
- Detect changes in freight direction, carrier deployment, and route throughput linked to manufacturing relocation trends.
- Turn shipping records into trade lane intelligence for sourcing strategy, route evaluation, and regional market monitoring.
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Laos Trading Company & Regional Shipping Partner Intelligence
How to use Laos shipping data to identify trading companies and supply chain partners active in ASEAN routes?
- Discover companies linked to shipping records across Laos's regional corridors where trader data is available.
- Track which entities appear in shipment records for goods moving through ASEAN logistics networks.
- Identify potential trade partners based on shipping lane presence, volume patterns, and route-level activity.
- Support supplier discovery, buyer prospecting, and regional trade development with shipping-based commercial intelligence.
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Laos Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Laos Import Data
How can Laos import data help businesses identify active importers, manufacturing buyers, and regional sourcing opportunities?
- Access detailed Laos shipment records covering materials, parts, and finished goods in export manufacturing sectors.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across ASEAN-linked production and supply chains.
- Identify active importers and manufacturing buyers sourcing inputs through Laos's production network.
- Discover regional sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks connected to factory relocation and contract manufacturing.
Laos Export Data
How can Laos export data help businesses identify international buyers and track export manufacturing growth?
- Search by Laos exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across manufacturing and assembled goods categories.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to ASEAN export corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and export markets for Laos's manufactured and sourced products.
- Analyse Laos's export flow, sourcing migration patterns, and regional supply chain trading activity.
Laos Trade Data Analytics
How can Laos trade data analytics uncover export manufacturing trends, sourcing shifts, and ASEAN market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Laos historical trade records across manufacturing, assembly, and regional supply chain sectors.
- Track Laos import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for production-linked and sourcing trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to ASEAN manufacturing corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand production relocation and sourcing direction.
- Identify top-performing export markets and sourcing opportunities in Laos.
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Laos Import Data
Laos Mirror Data
Laos Shipping Data
Laos Importers Database
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Frequently Asked Questions about Laos Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Laos in 2023?
On the export side, the leading export product is Ores, slag and ash (HS 26) with a total export value of US$ 964.64M, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 6.04B. Key export categories also include Mineral Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Laos. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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