2023
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GDP
$15.1BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
-16.4%CURRENT US$
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2023
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 GDP
$15.8BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
32.2%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC 
$32,963CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
-25.1%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC
$2,067CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
14%CURRENT US$
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About

Brunei-Laos Trade: In 2023, Brunei exported $38 to Laos. The main products that Brunei exported to Laos were Non-Knit Babies' Garments ($15), Knit Sweaters ($7), and Other Knit Clothing Accessories ($7). Over the past 5 years the exports of Brunei to Laos have decreased at an annualized rate of 71.9%, from $21.7k in 2018 to $38 in 2023.

In 2023, Brunei did not export any services to Laos.

Laos-Brunei Trade: In 2023, Laos exported $5.14k to Brunei. The main products that Laos exported to Brunei were Knit Men's Shirts ($4.02k), Rice ($719), and Leather Footwear ($200). Over the past 5 years the exports of Laos to Brunei have increased at an annualized rate of 48.9%,  from $701 in 2018 to $5.14k in 2023.

In 2023, Laos did not export any services to Brunei.

Comparison In 2023,  Brunei ranked 101 in total exports ($10.9B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Laos ranked 107 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.89), and 108 in total exports ($8.7B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Brunei exported $38 to Laos. The main products exported from Brunei to Laos were Non-Knit Babies' Garments ($15), Knit Sweaters ($7), and Other Knit Clothing Accessories ($7). During the last 5 years the exports of Brunei to Laos have decreased at an annualized rate of 71.9%, from $21.7k in 2018 to $38 in 2023.

In 2018, Laos exported $5.14k to Brunei. The main products exported from Laos to Brunei were Knit Men's Shirts ($4.02k), Rice ($719), and Leather Footwear ($200). During the last 5 years the exports of Laos to Brunei have increased at an annualized rate of 48.9%, from $701 in 2023 to $5.14k in 2018.

Exports from Brunei (Flag) to Laos (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Laos (Flag) to Brunei (Flag) (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Brunei (Flag) and Laos (Flag)

Brunei Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Brunei
Top Destination
Australia$2.25B
Laos
Top Destination
China$3.41B

This map shows whether countries import more from Brunei or Laos. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Brunei and Laos or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Brunei than Laos included Australia ($2.25B), Japan ($1.86B), and Singapore ($1.72B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Laos than Brunei included Thailand ($2.99B), China ($3.41B), and Germany ($188M).

Difference in imports from Laos (Flag) and Brunei (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Brunei - Laos

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Brunei and Laos by product, considering products traded by both, Brunei and Laos.

During 2023, Brunei had a large net trade with Laos in the exports of Textiles ($36) and Machines ($2).

During 2018, Laos had a large net trade with Brunei in the exports of Textiles ($4.09k), Vegetable Products ($745), and Footwear and Headwear ($300).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Brunei and Laos. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Brunei indicates it has a comparative advantage over Laos. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Laos indicates it has a comparative advantage over Brunei.

Product Space of Brunei (Flag) and Laos (Flag) (2023)

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