Laos (LAO) and Iceland (ISL) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Laos-Iceland Trade: In 2023, Laos exported $954k to Iceland. The main products that Laos exported to Iceland were Non-Knit Men's Suits ($433k), Medical Instruments ($179k), and Iron Structures ($102k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Laos to Iceland have increased at an annualized rate of 16.7%, from $441k in 2018 to $954k in 2023.

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

Iceland-Laos Trade: In 2023, Iceland exported $846k to Laos. The main products that Iceland exported to Laos were N/A. Over the past 5 years the exports of Iceland to Laos have decreased at an annualized rate of 13.8%, from $1.78M in 2018 to $846k in 2023.

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

Comparison In 2023, Laos ranked 107 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.89), and 108 in total exports ($8.7B). That same year, Iceland ranked 115 in total exports ($7.31B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Laos exported $954k to Iceland. The main products exported from Laos to Iceland were Non-Knit Men's Suits ($433k), Medical Instruments ($179k), and Iron Structures ($102k). During the last 5 years the exports of Laos to Iceland have increased at an annualized rate of 16.7%, from $441k in 2018 to $954k in 2023.

In 2016, Iceland exported $846k to Laos. There were not main exports from Iceland to Laos in 2016. During the last 5 years the exports of Iceland to Laos have decreased at an annualized rate of 13.8%, from $1.78M in 2021 to $846k in 2016.

Exports from Laos () to Iceland () (2023)

Exports from Iceland () to Laos () (2023)

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Trade between Laos () and Iceland ()

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Laos
Top DestinationChina$3.41B

Iceland
Top DestinationNetherlands$1.97B

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Laos than Iceland included China ($3.41B), Thailand ($2.99B), and Australia ($367M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Iceland than Laos included Netherlands ($1.97B), Germany ($771M), and United Kingdom ($607M).

Difference in imports from Iceland () and Laos () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Laos - Iceland

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

During 2023, Laos had a large net trade with Iceland in the exports of Textiles ($621k), Instruments ($179k), and Metals ($104k).

During 2016, Iceland had a large net trade with Laos in the exports of .

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Laos () to Iceland () (2023)

Exports from Iceland () to Laos () (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Laos () and Iceland ()

Laos Exports

Iceland Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Iceland () and Laos () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Laos - Iceland

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Laos () and Iceland () (2023)

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