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Fresh papayas market in Laos

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh papayas in Laos displayed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 27 365 t in 2018, volume grew to 29 997 t the following year before a minor contraction to 29 071 t in 2020.

A strong expansion followed in 2021, with the market reaching its peak of 32 095 t. This was reversed by a sharp decline of nearly 17% in 2022, bringing volume down to 26 690 t. A partial recovery then took place in 2023, with the market rising to 28 768 t.

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. 4.2. 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, t
  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, t
  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, t
  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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 fresh papayas in Laos

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Laos ranked 28th globally in fresh papaya production.

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Fresh papaya production in Laos rose for two consecutive years before declining. In 2020, production reached 29 050 tonnes, marking a 3.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production grew by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 29 990 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	9.6%	(3.1%)	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Laos

Exports in kind, kg

In 2019, Laos exported 5 700 kg of fresh papayas, a volume that remained relatively stable compared to 2018. From 2017 to 2019, exports surged by 444.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 75.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand dominated the export structure in volume terms, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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, $ US

In 2019, the value of fresh papaya exports from Laos totaled 798 US dollars, showing little change year-over-year compared to 2018. Over the 2017-2019 period, export value declined by 33.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Laos's fresh papaya exports in value terms were almost entirely directed to Thailand, which held a 100.0% share of total flows.

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 fresh papayas to Laos

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Laos imported 21 007 kg of fresh papayas, representing a sharp increase of 60.7% from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	60.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand and China were the main sources for imports in volume terms, together accounting for 98.2% of total flows, while other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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, $ US

In 2020, Laos imported fresh papayas worth 9 958 US dollars, reflecting a steep rise of 94.4% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	94.4%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Thailand dominated the import structure in value terms, accounting for 74.9% of total flows, with other destinations contributing relatively small shares.

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