Citrus fruit market in Laos

Earlier Report Observations

The citrus fruit market in Laos saw a gradual increase in volume from 189.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 197.8 thousand tons in 2023. This represented overall growth across the period, with the market expanding by just over 8 thousand tons. The trajectory was not uniform, however, featuring years of modest gains alongside a single annual decline.

Market volume peaked at 197.8 thousand tons in both 2021 and 2023. A slight dip to 195.3 thousand tons occurred in 2022, interrupting the upward trend. Domestic production remained stable, ranging between 190.6 and 196.6 thousand tons annually, while changes in import and export levels contributed to the net market size fluctuations during these years.

Production citrus fruit in Laos

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

In 2020, Laos produced 192,190 tons of citrus fruit, marking a slight increase of 0.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 0.6%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, with a 2.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Laos in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Laos experienced a third consecutive year of decline in citrus fruit production value. In 2020, the output was valued at $91.6 million, showing a modest decrease of 5.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value dropped by 36%, with an average annual decline rate of 13.8%.

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

Exports citrus fruit from Laos

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The market displayed volatility during the observed period. In 2019, citrus fruit exports from Laos reached their lowest point at 1,990 tons, with a significant decline of 62.6% that year. By 2020, exports surged to 7,190 tons, representing a dramatic increase of 261.3% compared to 2019. Overall, export levels fluctuated substantially, with a 3.6-fold difference between the 2019 low and the 2020 high.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam and China accounted for the majority of Laos's citrus fruit exports by volume, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at $1.011 million, with a sharp decline of 71.9% that year. The peak occurred in 2018 at $3.593 million. By 2020, exports recovered to $3.426 million, reflecting a substantial increase of 238.9% compared to 2019. Overall, export values varied by a factor of 3.6 between the 2019 low and the 2018 high.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam and China remained the primary destinations for Laos's citrus fruit exports by value, jointly accounting for 89.3% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Laos

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. In 2019, imports reached their lowest level at 3,076 tons, while in 2020, they peaked at 8,195 tons, representing a sharp increase of 166.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with an 11.0% drop. Overall, import volumes varied by a factor of 2.7 between the 2019 low and the 2020 high.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand and Vietnam were the leading sources of citrus fruit imports to Laos by volume, together accounting for 96.7% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during the period. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at $1.446 million, with a significant decline of 55.7% that year. By 2020, imports rose to $3.933 million, reflecting a dramatic increase of 172.1% compared to 2019. Overall, import values shifted by a factor of 2.7 between the 2019 minimum and the 2020 maximum.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand and Vietnam dominated as suppliers of citrus fruit to Laos by value, jointly representing 97.8% of total imports. Other partners formed a less significant portion of the market.

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

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