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Lemons and limes 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 lemons and limes in Laos expanded from 6 856 tons in 2018 to a peak of 9 140 tons in 2022, before moderating to 8 844 tons in 2023. This growth was driven by a combination of increasing domestic output, which rose from 6 855 tons to 8 082 tons, and a substantial rise in imports, which exceeded 1 000 tons annually from 2020 onward.

While production stabilized around 7 400-7 500 tons between 2020 and 2021, the market volume continued to grow due to net import gains. Exports, though growing from a very low base, remained a smaller factor, peaking at 866 tons in 2020 and then falling back.

In 2024, the Laotian government introduced a Trade Action Plan covering 2024-2030 to support economic development and designated 2024 as a national tourism year. These policy moves aim to stimulate the broader agricultural sector, including citrus fruits like lemons and limes.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 lemons and limes in Laos

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two consecutive years of growth, lemon and lime production in Laos experienced a decline. In 2020, the country produced 7 444 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to 2019. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually rose by 26.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 8.1%. The peak production level was reached in 2019 at 7 500 tonnes, with the most significant year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 16.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.3%	9.4%	(0.7%)	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Laos

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Laos exported 866 tonnes of lemons and limes, representing a substantial increase of 1 868.2% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 868.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the dominant buyer of lemons and limes from Laos, accounting for 98.2% of total exports by volume.

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

The value of Laos's lemon and lime exports in 2020 reached 433.0 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic year-over-year surge of 4 820.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	4 820.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China effectively monopolized the export value of lemons and limes from Laos, capturing 98.2% of total trade 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 lemons and limes to Laos

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a staggering 1 163-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Laos imported 1 229 tonnes of lemons and limes, which was a massive increase of 1 447.9% compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at just 1 tonne. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 98.8%, while the most significant increase was seen in 2019 at 7 412.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.8%)	7 412.2%	1 447.9%	138.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Vietnam dominated Laos's imports of lemons and limes by volume, holding a 92.7% share 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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The value of imports varied dramatically, with a 378-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018. In 2020, Laos's lemon and lime imports amounted to 566.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 3 047.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1.5 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 98.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.7%)	1 101.5%	3 047.4%	68.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the two leading sources for Laos's lemon and lime imports—Vietnam and Thailand—together accounted for 99.9% of total import value.

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