Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Laos

Earlier Report Observations

Production of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Laos showed a clear upward trend from 154.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 183.9 thousand tons in 2023. This growth in output provided the foundation for an expanding domestic market over the same six-year period.

The volume available for domestic consumption, or market size, experienced significant fluctuations, largely driven by changes in export volumes. After peaking at 145.2 thousand tons in 2019, the market contracted sharply to 115.7 thousand tons in 2020 as exports surged to 42.5 thousand tons. A recovery followed, with the market size steadily climbing to 148.3 thousand tons by 2023 as export levels moderated and production continued to increase.

Throughout this period, the Lao coffee sector demonstrated its capacity to grow both production for export and supply for the domestic market. The consistent expansion in market size from its 2018 level of 128.7 thousand tons indicates robust underlying demand and a resilient production base.

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Laos

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Laos ranked 13th globally in the production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee.

Top producers of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2017-2020

World map of production of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2017-2020

Laos's production of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 158.2 thousand tons, marking a modest year-over-year decrease of 7.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 4.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 171.4 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 11.0% also occurring that year.

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

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Laos

Exports in kind, t

Laos's exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 42 488 tons, representing a sharp year-over-year increase of 62.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 45.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 25 695 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Vietnam, Japan, and Thailand—collectively accounted for 79.7% of Laos's total exports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee by volume.

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 two years of decline, Laos's export value of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee rebounded. In 2020, exports totaled 83 756 thousand US dollars, showing a steep year-over-year increase of 52.9%. However, over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 54 767 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 35.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three main markets—Vietnam, Japan, and Thailand—absorbed 78.6% of Laos's total export value for unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Laos in value, 2017-2020

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Laos

Imports in kind, t

The import volume of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee into Laos showed significant fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 839-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Laos imported [value_last_year] tons, indicating an intense year-over-year gain of 94.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam was the primary source for Laos's imports of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, consistently accounting for 99.6% of total import volume.

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

The import value of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee into Laos exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2017, changing by 149-fold. In 2020, imports totaled 6 thousand US dollars, which is 376.6% higher than the previous year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Vietnam dominated the geographical structure of Laos's imports in value terms for unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, holding a 96.3% share of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Laos in value, 2017-2020