Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) in Laos
Laos: Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) was 4.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Laos, 1962–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials imports in Laos is 4.6%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 28.3% on the previous year and up 1,257.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Laos peaked at 6.4% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2010.
That places Laos 4th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) in Laos, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 0.4% | — |
| 1963 | 0.3% | -30.1% |
| 1964 | 0.2% | -15.7% |
| 1965 | 0.3% | +9.9% |
| 1966 | 0.2% | -12.6% |
| 1967 | 0.4% | +69.7% |
| 1968 | 0.4% | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 0.4% | +24.9% |
| 1970 | 0.5% | +8.9% |
| 1971 | 0.2% | -54.9% |
| 1972 | 0.3% | +48.3% |
| 1973 | 0.3% | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 0.4% | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | -49.9% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | +69.4% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | -40.1% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | +36.5% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | +58.9% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | +137.5% |
| 2019 | 2.2% | +95.4% |
| 2020 | 2.7% | +22.6% |
| 2021 | 6.0% | +122.7% |
| 2022 | 6.4% | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 4.6% | -28.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 4.6% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.2%, 3.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's 4.6% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 4.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 8 |
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More agriculture & rural data for Laos
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1874 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.8289 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2734 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1662 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0583 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Laos?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Laos was 4.6% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 6.4% in 2022.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2010.
- How does Laos rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Laos ranks 4th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,257.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.