Burma (MMR) and Laos (LAO) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Burma-Laos Trade: In 2022, Burma exported $50.9k to Laos. The main products that Burma exported to Laos were Fake Hair ($49.8k) and Plastic Housewares ($1.16k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Burma to Laos have decreased at an annualized rate of 20.2%, from $157k in 2017 to $50.9k in 2022.

In 2022, Burma did not export any services to Laos.

Laos-Burma Trade: In 2022, Laos exported $864k to Burma. The main products that Laos exported to Burma were Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($437k), Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($412k), and Surveying Equipment ($7.14k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Laos to Burma have decreased at an annualized rate of 4.61%, from $1.75M in 2017 to $864k in 2022.

In 2022, Laos did not export any services to Burma.

Comparison: In 2022, Burma ranked 102 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.84), and 72 in total exports ($26.9B). That same year, Laos ranked 100 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.79), and 106 in total exports ($9.36B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Burma exported $50.9k to Laos. The main products exported from Burma to Laos were Fake Hair ($49.8k) and Plastic Housewares ($1.16k). During the last 5 years the exports of Burma to Laos have decreased at an annualized rate of 20.2%, from $157k in 2017 to $50.9k in 2022.

In 2017, Laos exported $864k to Burma. The main products exported from Laos to Burma were Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($437k), Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($412k), and Surveying Equipment ($7.14k). During the last 5 years the exports of Laos to Burma have decreased at an annualized rate of 4.61%, from $1.75M in 2022 to $864k in 2017.

Exports from Burma () to Laos () (2022)

Exports from Laos () to Burma () (2022)

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Trade between Burma () and Laos ()

Burma Exports

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Laos Exports

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Market Competitiveness

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Burma
Top DestinationChina$9.62B

Laos
Top DestinationThailand$3.29B

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Burma than Laos included China ($9.62B), Germany ($1.68B), and Japan ($1.52B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Laos than Burma included Vietnam ($978M), Australia ($351M), and Cambodia ($207M).

Difference in imports from Laos () and Burma () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Burma - Laos

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

During 2022, Burma had a large net trade with Laos in the exports of Footwear and Headwear ($49.8k) and Plastics and Rubbers ($1.16k).

During 2017, Laos had a large net trade with Burma in the exports of Chemical Products ($849k), Instruments ($7.19k), and Textiles ($2.9k).

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Burma () to Laos () (2022)

Exports from Laos () to Burma () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Burma () and Laos ()

Burma Exports

Laos Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Laos () and Burma () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Burma - Laos

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Burma () and Laos () (2022)

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