2023
Exports
$872MWorld Rnk 41 / 181
Flag Rnk 2 / 93
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Ores, slag and ash
-0.018Rnk 565 / 1025
2023
Imports
$634kWorld Rnk 131 / 197
Flag Rnk 83 / 96
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Laos
-0.89Rnk 107 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Laos exported $872M in Ores, slag and ash, making it the 41st largest exporter of Ores, slag and ash in the world. At the same year, Ores, slag and ash was the 2nd most exported product in Laos. The main destination of Ores, slag and ash exports from Laos are: China ($850M), India ($20.4M), Malaysia ($2.07M), Thailand ($38.8k), and Netherlands ($116).

The fastest growing export markets for Ores, slag and ash of Laos between 2022 and 2023 were China ($206M), India ($20.4M), and Malaysia ($2.07M).

Imports In 2023, Laos imported $634k in Ores, slag and ash, becoming the 131st largest importer of Ores, slag and ash in the world. At the same year, Ores, slag and ash was the 83rd most imported product in Laos. Laos imports Ores, slag and ash primarily from: France ($185k), Slovakia ($169k), Thailand ($155k), and China ($126k).

The fastest growing import markets in Ores, slag and ash for Laos between 2022 and 2023 were France ($185k), Slovakia ($169k), and China ($44.7k).

COMPANIES In 2024, leading companies such as Rothfos (1) and DAVID OPPENHEIMER CO. (1) were at the forefront of shipping Ores, slag and ash from Laos to the United States.

Latest Trends

Dec 2024

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

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$872M
IMPORTS (2023)$634k
NET TRADE (2023)$872M

In 2023, Laos exported $872M in Ores, slag and ash. The main destinations of Laos exports on Ores, slag and ash were China ($850M), India ($20.4M), Malaysia ($2.07M), Thailand ($38.8k), and Netherlands ($116).

In 2023, Laos imported $634k in Ores, slag and ash, mainly from France ($185k), Slovakia ($169k), Thailand ($155k), and China ($126k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Ores, slag and ash EXPORT MARKETS FOR Laos WERE (2022 - 2023):
China$206M (31.9%)
India$20.4M (1%)
Malaysia$2.07M (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Ores, slag and ash BY Laos WERE (2022 - 2023):
Vietnam-$53.9M (-100%)
South Korea-$767k (-100%)
Thailand-$301k (-88.6%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Laos's main exporting competitors in Ores, slag and ash were:
Brazil $38.7B
Chile $28.6B
In 2023, Laos's main importing competitors in Ores, slag and ash were:

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Trade Value of Ores, slag and ash by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $428M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $107k

Ores, slag and ash’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $428M.   Ores, slag and ash’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $107k.

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