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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$66.8BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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10.8%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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14%CURRENT US$
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2023
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$1,233CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
2.84%CURRENT US$
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About

Laos-Burma Trade: In 2023, Laos exported $5.8M to Burma. The main products that Laos exported to Burma were Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($3.05M), Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($1.98M), and Potassic Fertilizers ($698k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Laos to Burma have increased at an annualized rate of 22.4%, from $2.11M in 2018 to $5.8M in 2023.

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

Burma-Laos Trade: In 2023, Burma exported $108k to Laos. The main products that Burma exported to Laos were Fake Hair ($94.1k), Non-Knit Women's Suits ($7.28k), and Non-Knit Women's Shirts ($6.34k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Burma to Laos have decreased at an annualized rate of 11.7%,  from $201k in 2018 to $108k in 2023.

In 2023, Burma 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, Burma ranked 108 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.91), and 77 in total exports ($22.1B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Laos exported $5.8M to Burma. The main products exported from Laos to Burma were Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($3.05M), Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($1.98M), and Potassic Fertilizers ($698k). During the last 5 years the exports of Laos to Burma have increased at an annualized rate of 22.4%, from $2.11M in 2018 to $5.8M in 2023.

In 2018, Burma exported $108k to Laos. The main products exported from Burma to Laos were Fake Hair ($94.1k), Non-Knit Women's Suits ($7.28k), and Non-Knit Women's Shirts ($6.34k). During the last 5 years the exports of Burma to Laos have decreased at an annualized rate of 11.7%, from $201k in 2023 to $108k in 2018.

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

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

Latest Data

Trade between Laos (Flag) and Burma (Flag)

Laos Exports

Burma Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Laos
Top Destination
China$3.41B
Burma
Top Destination
China$6.97B

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Laos than Burma included Australia ($367M), Cambodia ($190M), and Argentina ($12.7M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Burma than Laos included China ($6.97B), Japan ($1.61B), and Germany ($1.3B).

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

Comparative Advantage Laos - Burma

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, Laos had a large net trade with Burma in the exports of Chemical Products ($5.73M), Machines ($25.2k), and Instruments ($21.4k).

During 2018, Burma had a large net trade with Laos in the exports of Footwear and Headwear ($94.1k) and Textiles ($13.6k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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