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Non coniferous sawnwood 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 sawnwood in Laos remained within a band of 228 to 252 thousand cubic meters, with a modest contraction in 2020.

The market expanded sharply in 2021, surpassing 348 thousand cubic meters, but this peak was followed by a sustained downward trend, with volume falling to 221 thousand cubic meters by 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, 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 sawnwood in Laos

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Laos produced 230.0 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous sawnwood, representing an 8.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 34.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 28.6%, while 2019 saw no change in production levels.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.6%)	-	(8.0%)	(13.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Laos

Exports in kind, m³

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. From 2017 to 2019, export volumes varied dramatically, with a peak-to-trough difference of 17 times. In 2020, Laos exported 1,421 cubic meters of non-coniferous sawnwood, a substantial 108.7% increase year-over-year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 681 cubic meters, which also marked the largest decline of 84.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.6%)	(84.5%)	108.7%	(50.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand was the nearly exclusive buyer of non-coniferous sawnwood from Laos, accounting for 92.4% of total export volumes.

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 data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 116 times. In 2020, Laos exported non-coniferous sawnwood worth 404 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 269.5% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 109 thousand US dollars, which also represented the largest decline of 94.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.6%)	(94.7%)	269.5%	(68.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, virtually all non-coniferous sawnwood exports from Laos in value terms were associated with Thailand, whose share reached 95.7% of total export 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 non coniferous sawnwood to Laos

Imports in kind, m³

Laos saw non-coniferous sawnwood imports increase for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports reached 2,510 cubic meters, marking a dramatic increase of 35,757.1% compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, imports surged by 40,466.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 640.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.1%	35 757.1%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, imports of non-coniferous sawnwood to Laos were almost entirely tied to Thailand, which accounted for 94.3% of total import volumes.

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

Non-coniferous sawnwood deliveries to Laos increased for the second year in a row. In 2019, Laos imported non-coniferous sawnwood worth 1,056.7 thousand US dollars, showing a significant year-over-year increase of 1,056.7%. Between 2017 and 2019, import values rose by 1,502.3%, representing an annualized growth rate of 152.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.5%	1 056.7%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique (40.1% of import value), Thailand (35.4%), and China (22.9%) consistently remained the main sources for imports in value terms, together accounting for 98.4% of total import flows.

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