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Alcoholic beer market in Laos

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The alcoholic beer market in Laos grew in volume from 37.7 million liters in 2018 to 56.5 million liters in 2023. This expansion was interrupted only in 2020 when volume stabilized near 41.8 million liters, before resuming growth through 2021 and 2022.

In value terms, the market increased from $38.8 million to $57.9 million over the same period. The most significant rise occurred in 2019, while a dip in 2021 was followed by recovery in the subsequent years.

The Lao government introduced urgent alcohol control legislation in 2024, aiming to address the country's high consumption rate. The market has long been shaped by Lao Brewery Company, the dominant local producer utilizing domestic ingredients.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Laos
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Laos in kind, 2018-2023, K l
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Laos in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K l
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K l
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production alcoholic beer in Laos

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Laos has seen alcoholic beer production grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 45 000 kiloliters of alcoholic beer, marking a 9.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Laos in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	4.1%	9.8%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of alcoholic beer production in Laos has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 55 880 thousand US dollars, showing a 19.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 47.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Laos in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	21.1%	19.1%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports alcoholic beer from Laos

Exports in kind, K l

After two years of decline, alcoholic beer exports from Laos increased in 2020. Exports totaled 7 091 kiloliters, a modest 8.1% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 42.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 561 kiloliters, which also saw the largest decline of 35.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	(35.0%)	8.1%	(16.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam remained the leading destination for exports in volume, accounting for 71.8% of total flows, while the rest was spread across other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decrease, alcoholic beer exports from Laos rebounded in value in 2020. Exports amounted to 8 806 thousand US dollars, a strong 17.2% year-on-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 27.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.0%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 7 510 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 24.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	(24.5%)	17.2%	(10.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Vietnam continued to be the primary destination for exports in value terms, capturing 75.4% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among various smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Laos in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports alcoholic beer to Laos

Imports in kind, K l

Alcoholic beer imports into Laos declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was 3 906 kiloliters, a sharp 49.8% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 48.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -20.0%. The peak volume was in 2018 at 8 406 kiloliters, which also saw the largest increase of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	(7.4%)	(49.8%)	(20.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Thailand (28.9% of import volume), Vietnam (21.6%), and the Netherlands (19.3%) were the key partners for imports in kind, together making up 69.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Alcoholic beer imports into Laos fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 5 027 thousand US dollars, a significant 49.1% contraction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 43.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.4%. The highest value was in 2018 at 9 941 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.3%	(0.7%)	(49.1%)	(17.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand (26.9% of import value), the Netherlands (20.7%), and Vietnam (20.0%) formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 67.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Laos in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io