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Non coniferous roundwood market in Laos

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for non-coniferous roundwood in Laos remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 7 126 and 7 202 thousand cubic meters. This period coincided with German financial aid for forest protection and management, which supported sustainable production practices, and reforms in foreign direct investment that facilitated the entry of new players into the timber sector.

The market shifted markedly in 2021, with volume surging to 8 006 thousand cubic meters driven primarily by a substantial rise in imports. Subsequently, volume contracted over the next two years, falling to 7 143 thousand cubic meters by 2023 as import levels dropped and exports increased.

By 2024, the Team Europe partnership with Laos launched initiatives to enhance sustainability and regulatory compliance in the forestry sector, including alignment with the EU Deforestation Regulation. These efforts, alongside the Department of Forestry's collaboration with industry associations, focused on strengthening wood management and processing standards.

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, K m³
  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 m³
  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 m³
  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, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    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/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    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/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    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/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    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/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  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 non coniferous roundwood in Laos

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Laos experienced a decline in non-coniferous roundwood production for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production remained stable compared to 2019, with 7 127 thousand cubic meters produced.

Annual dynamics of production in Laos in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(0.5%)	(0.5%)	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of non-coniferous roundwood production in Laos reached 1 666 million US dollars, representing a 17.7% year-on-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 12.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 415 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 1 910 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 25.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	(25.9%)	17.7%	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Laos

Exports in kind, m³

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 56 cubic meters, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 1 112 cubic meters, marking a 20-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Laos's non-coniferous roundwood exports surged by 100.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 65.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 891.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.9%)	891.1%	100.4%	89.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam accounted for 89.2% of total exports in volume, with the remaining share distributed among multiple countries, each with smaller individual contributions.

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 market exhibited volatility over the period. The minimum export value was in 2018 at 14.8 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2020 at 260.0 thousand US dollars, showing an 18-fold increase. In 2020, Laos's non-coniferous roundwood exports rose by 137.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 65.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 638.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.5%)	638.4%	137.1%	82.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam dominated the export partner structure in value terms, holding an 87.3% share of total flows, while other markets had relatively modest shares.

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 non coniferous roundwood to Laos

Imports in kind, m³

In 2019, Laos's non-coniferous roundwood import volume was 51 cubic meters, showing little change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, imports increased by 82.1%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2017-2020, m³

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

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Thailand and China were the primary sources for imports in volume, together accounting for 100.0% 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

In 2019, Laos's cross-border shipments of non-coniferous roundwood were valued at 11.7 thousand US dollars, with minimal change compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2019 period, imports increased by 56.7%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 16.2%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand and China remained the main import partners in value terms, jointly representing 95.3% of total flows, while other partners each held significantly smaller 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