Earlier Report Observations
From 2018 to 2022, the Lao market for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts saw a sharp drop followed by a steady recovery. Market volume plunged from 45 013 tons in 2018 to 24 029 tons in 2019, then climbed back to 36 591 tons by 2022.
The market contracted again in 2023, falling to 23 927 tons. That year, the government announced plans to boost agricultural exports above $2 billion, signaling a focus on export-oriented policies. In 2024, the establishment of the Team Europe partnership for sustainable agriculture trade and capacity-building events pointed to efforts to strengthen trade frameworks, coinciding with a rise in imports and a drop in exports for groundnuts.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Laos
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Laos in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Laos in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Laos
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Laos
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Top producers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020
World map of production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020
Laos experienced a two-year decline in the production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts before seeing an increase. In 2020, production reached 41 338 tonnes, marking a measured rise of 7.3% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 15.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 38 525 tonnes, with the largest decline of 21.2% also occurring that year.
Annual dynamics of production in Laos in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (0.4%) | (21.2%) | 7.3% | (5.6%) |
Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Laos
Exports in kind, t
The market displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was recorded in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 6.1 times. In 2020, Laos exported 12 682 tonnes of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, down by 14.4% from 2019. The maximum export volume was 14 817 tonnes in 2019, which also saw the largest increase of 279.7%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 59.7% | 279.7% | (14.4%) | 73.1% |
From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were heavily concentrated on Thailand, which accounted for 95.0% of total flows.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, K $ US
After a two-year advance, the value of exported not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Laos declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 391 thousand US dollars, representing a decrease of 15.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 78.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 21.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 559 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 46.3% occurring in 2018.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 46.3% | 44.4% | (15.5%) | 21.3% |
Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand dominated the export value of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Laos, capturing 93.2% of total flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Laos in value, 2017-2020
Imports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Laos
Imports in kind, t
Cross-border shipments of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Laos increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Laos imported approximately 631 tonnes, up by 96.9% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 2 815.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 207.8%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 40.0% | 957.8% | 96.9% | 207.8% |
During 2017–2020, Vietnam accounted for 83.2% of total imports in kind of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Laos, while the remaining flows were distributed among multiple smaller partners.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, K $ US
Laos's import value of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 291 thousand US dollars, which is 102.3% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value increased by 793.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 107.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 33.2% | 231.4% | 102.3% | 107.5% |
From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam remained the leading supplier of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Laos in value terms, holding 80.5% of total imports, while the rest was spread across many other countries.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Laos in value, 2017-2020
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