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Exports In 2023, Laos exported $23.5M in Rice, making it the 39th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 48th most exported product in Laos. The main destination of Rice exports from Laos are: China ($20M), Belgium ($2.12M), Italy ($664k), Australia ($293k), and France ($129k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Laos between 2022 and 2023 were Italy ($443k), United States ($116k), and Canada ($21.2k).

Imports In 2023, Laos imported $33.3M in Rice, becoming the 111th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 59th most imported product in Laos. Laos imports Rice primarily from: Thailand ($31.8M), United States ($1.51M), Sri Lanka ($9.05k), Japan ($4.13k), and Italy ($2.16k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Laos between 2022 and 2023 were Thailand ($8.8M), United States ($557k), and Sri Lanka ($9.05k).

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

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EXPORTS (2023)$23.5M

IMPORTS (2023)$33.3M

NET TRADE (2023)-$9.83M

In 2023, Laos exported $23.5M in Rice. The main destinations of Laos exports on Rice were China ($20M), Belgium ($2.12M), Italy ($664k), Australia ($293k), and France ($129k).

In 2023, Laos imported $33.3M in Rice, mainly from Thailand ($31.8M), United States ($1.51M), Sri Lanka ($9.05k), Japan ($4.13k), and Italy ($2.16k).

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