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Sesame seeds market in Laos

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The sesame seeds market in Laos contracted significantly from 2018 to 2021, with volume falling from 16 089 tons to 8 138 tons. This decline coincided with a steep drop in domestic production over the same period.

After 2021, the market stabilized and showed modest growth, reaching 8 220 tons in 2022 and 8 501 tons 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Laos in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Laos by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Laos, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 sesame seeds in Laos

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Laos experienced a decline in sesame seed production for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 10,483 tons of sesame seeds, representing a significant year-over-year decrease of 13.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 35.5%, with an average annual decline rate of 13.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(25.5%)	(13.4%)	(13.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame seeds from Laos

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable pattern during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 145.5 tons, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 958.6 tons, creating a 6.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports surged by 69.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was seen in 2018, dropping by 44.3%, while the biggest increase happened in 2019, rising by 288.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.3%)	288.3%	69.7%	54.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand was nearly the exclusive buyer of sesame seeds from Laos, accounting for 97.7% 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

Sesame seed exports from Laos increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 609.5 thousand US dollars, marking a 53.3% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 24.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 294.3 thousand US dollars, which represented a decline of 39.8% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.8%)	35.1%	53.3%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Thailand dominated the export market in value terms, representing 94.5% 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 sesame seeds to Laos

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Laos imported 51.2 tons of sesame seeds, which represents a dramatic year-over-year increase of 3,404.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 5,420.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 280.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	3 404.5%	280.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand remained the primary supplier of sesame seeds to Laos, accounting for 93.4% of total imports by 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, K $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2020, creating a 7.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Laos imported sesame seeds worth 673.2 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 673.2% compared to 2019.

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	673.2%	91.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Thailand dominated the import market in value terms, accounting for 80.4% of total import flows, while other countries played relatively minor roles.

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