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Melons 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 melons in Laos saw considerable volume swings from 2018 to 2023, beginning at 20 236 tons and finishing at 17 180 tons, a net decline of 15% over the period.

After reaching a high of 20 246 tons in 2021, the market contracted sharply by 24% in 2022 to 15 336 tons, then partially recovered with 12% growth in 2023.

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 melons in Laos

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Laos produced 17,608 tonnes of melons in 2019, which was the lowest level during this period. Production then increased by 5.4% to 18,559 tonnes in 2020. The highest production was recorded earlier, in 2018, at 20,235 tonnes. The most significant year-on-year growth occurred in 2018 with a 9.1% increase, while the largest decline was seen in 2019 when production fell by 13.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	(13.0%)	5.4%	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Laos

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Laos exported just 0.1 tonnes of melons, representing a sharp decline of 54.1% 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	(54.1%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand and South Korea were the only destinations for Laos' melon exports, together accounting for 100.0% of the total volume shipped.

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

The value of melon exports from Laos dropped sharply to $50 in 2019, down 77.7% from the previous year.

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	(77.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand and South Korea remained the exclusive markets for Laos' melon exports in value terms, together representing 100.0% of total export earnings.

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 melons to Laos

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017, then surged to a peak of 139.2 tonnes in 2019—a 129-fold increase between these years. In 2020, imports contracted sharply by 66.1% to {value_last_year} tonnes compared to 2019. The most dramatic growth occurred in 2019, with an increase of 8,326.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.6%	8 326.9%	(66.1%)	252.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of melons to Laos were highly concentrated, with Thailand alone accounting for 95.3% of the total volume.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this period. Import values hit their minimum in 2017, then peaked at $30,659 in 2019—a 28-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of melons to Laos amounted to $28,145, down 8.2% year-on-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with growth of 1,612.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.3%	1 612.8%	(8.2%)	193.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of melon imports to Laos in value terms was highly concentrated, with Thailand accounting for 95.1% of total import spending.

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