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Exports In 2022, Laos exported $44.7M in Rice, making it the 34th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 31st most exported product in Laos. The main destination of Rice exports from Laos are: China ($23.2M), Vietnam ($14.4M), Belgium ($5.91M), Australia ($315k), and France ($271k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Laos between 2021 and 2022 were China ($8.53M), Belgium ($4.84M), and Vietnam ($2.85M).

Imports In 2022, Laos imported $29.6M in Rice, becoming the 114th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 60th most imported product in Laos. Laos imports Rice primarily from: Thailand ($23.3M), Vietnam ($5.04M), United States ($950k), South Korea ($251k), and Japan ($12.4k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Laos between 2021 and 2022 were Thailand ($4.41M), Japan ($9.76k), and France ($155).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$44.7M

IMPORTS (2022)$29.6M

NET TRADE (2022)$15.1M

In 2022, Laos exported $44.7M in Rice. The main destinations of Laos exports on Rice were China ($23.2M), Vietnam ($14.4M), Belgium ($5.91M), Australia ($315k), and France ($271k).

In 2022, Laos imported $29.6M in Rice, mainly from Thailand ($23.3M), Vietnam ($5.04M), United States ($950k), South Korea ($251k), and Japan ($12.4k).

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