Sector footprint
$286.6M in exports
Reported agriculture and food exports in 2024 across 44 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 01-24
Laos Agriculture and food exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Laos's HS 01-24 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$286.6M2024 reported value
Products44Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets22Markets represented
Average CAGR+8.4%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$174.5BReported buyer imports
Agriculture and food capability
How strong is Laos in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$174.5B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | $52.4B | $69.5K | $66.7B | +22.0% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $10.7B | $461.5K | $11.4B | +48.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220300Beer: made from malt | $9.3B | $118.6K | $8.9B | -14.9% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 090111Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated | $19.2B | $12.1M | $8.2B | -0.8% | 9 | +0.3% |
| HS 081060Fruit, edible: durians, fresh | $5.8B | $5.8M | $7.2B | +32.9% | 1 | +0.2% |
| HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $14.0B | $53.7K | $5.1B | +0.5% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 090121Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated | $6.9B | $41.9K | $4.4B | -24.4% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $5.7B | $90.7M | $4.3B | +21.4% | 3 | +4.2% |
| HS 190590Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products | $6.9B | $31.6K | $3.1B | +2.7% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $3.2B | $184.9 | $2.7B | -8.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 030441Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho) | $2.6B | $3.0K | $2.2B | +25.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 240120Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | $4.1B | $793.1K | $2.2B | +10.3% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $2.5B | $53.4K | $2.2B | +3.6% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 220830Whiskies | $2.2B | $68.3K | $2.1B | +0.9% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 170290Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose | $1.2B | $1.0M | $2.0B | +39.6% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 071410Vegetable roots and tubers: manioc (cassava), with high starch or inulin content, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets, fresh or dried | $1.4B | $38.9M | $1.9B | +74.0% | 2 | +2.6% |
| HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen | $2.6B | $100.3K | $1.8B | +14.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 100610Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | $990.7M | $5.1M | $1.7B | +31.9% | 1 | +0.5% |
| HS 080131Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, in shell, fresh or dried | $2.3B | $1.3M | $1.7B | +26.1% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 110814Starch: manioc (cassava) | $2.0B | $118.3M | $1.4B | +157.9% | 1 | +5.9% |
| HS 081190Fruit, edible: fruit and nuts n.e.s. in heading no. 0811, uncooked or cooked, frozen whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | $849.7M | $53.4K | $1.2B | +56.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 081090Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh | $1.1B | $3.4M | $1.1B | +23.3% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 170199Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $1.7B | $799.3K | $924.2M | +25.7% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 020329Meat: of swine, n.e.s. in item no. 0203.2, frozen | $1.7B | $44.5K | $900.5M | +30.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 120740Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken | $1.8B | $5.9K | $890.0M | -6.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080450Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried | $658.0M | $8.1K | $816.4M | -8.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 030481Fish fillets: frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), and Danube (Hucho hucho) | $1.3B | $227.2 | $745.9M | +13.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 041000Animal products: edible, n.e.s. in this or other chapters | $597.5M | $2.9K | $741.8M | -13.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080390Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried | $836.9M | $7.0M | $734.8M | +131.5% | 1 | +0.8% |
| HS 190219Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | $651.6M | $8.8 | $677.9M | -68.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 030462Fish fillets: frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) | $408.0M | $227.2 | $652.8M | +13.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 140490Vegetable products: n.e.s. in chapter 14 | $613.2M | $8.6 | $615.7M | -63.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 070960Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta | $1.1B | $11.0K | $595.3M | -10.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 200819Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures) | $798.5M | $20.0K | $559.8M | +7.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 120242Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | $529.6M | $15.7K | $541.3M | +19.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220210Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | $357.2M | $18.8K | $541.0M | +4.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 071080Vegetables: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, n.e.c. in chapter 7 | $559.3M | $26.6K | $503.8M | +10.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 210111Extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee | $937.5M | $100.6K | $479.6M | +35.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 200599Vegetable preparations: vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | $315.1M | $27.9 | $456.3M | -45.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 200989Juice: of any single fruit or vegetable n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | $406.2M | $1.2K | $429.1M | -68.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080211Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, in shell | $281.1M | $2.0K | $403.5M | +11.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 070320Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled | $232.6M | $2.3K | $379.8M | -8.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 190230Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared | $354.3M | $1.3K | $367.1M | +44.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080430Fruit, edible: pineapples, fresh or dried | $188.6M | $5.8K | $360.2M | -0.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
CHN
China
24 products represented in the sector.
$99.7B$90.2B reported buyer importsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
8 products represented in the sector.
$16.3B$22.2B reported buyer importsVNM
Viet Nam
8 products represented in the sector.
$9.9B$9.8B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
7 products represented in the sector.
$7.7B$16.1B reported buyer importsJPN
Japan
5 products represented in the sector.
$3.5B$5.2B reported buyer importsFRA
France
4 products represented in the sector.
$3.1B$5.9B reported buyer importsTHA
Thailand
3 products represented in the sector.
$3.0B$3.1B reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
2 products represented in the sector.
$2.2B$2.4B reported buyer importsBEL
Belgium
3 products represented in the sector.
$1.9B$4.4B reported buyer importsITA
Italy
2 products represented in the sector.
$1.6B$3.6B reported buyer importsKOR
Republic of Korea
2 products represented in the sector.
$1.5B$2.0B reported buyer importsESP
Spain
3 products represented in the sector.
$1.1B$2.3B reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 110814Starch: manioc (cassava) | +157.9% | $1.4B | 1 |
| HS 080390Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried | +131.5% | $734.8M | 1 |
| HS 071410Vegetable roots and tubers: manioc (cassava), with high starch or inulin content, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets, fresh or dried | +74.0% | $1.9B | 2 |
| HS 081190Fruit, edible: fruit and nuts n.e.s. in heading no. 0811, uncooked or cooked, frozen whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | +56.5% | $1.2B | 1 |
| HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | +48.4% | $11.4B | 1 |
| HS 190230Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared | +44.5% | $367.1M | 1 |
| HS 170290Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose | +39.6% | $2.0B | 1 |
| HS 210111Extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee | +35.8% | $479.6M | 1 |
| HS 081060Fruit, edible: durians, fresh | +32.9% | $7.2B | 1 |
| HS 100610Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | +31.9% | $1.7B | 1 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 090111
Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
9 markets$8.2B calculated opportunityHS 210690
Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10
7 markets$5.1B calculated opportunityHS 090121
Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated
6 markets$4.4B calculated opportunityHS 120190
Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
4 markets$66.7B calculated opportunityHS 190590
Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
4 markets$3.1B calculated opportunityHS 220830
Whiskies
4 markets$2.1B calculated opportunityHS 220300
Beer: made from malt
3 markets$8.9B calculated opportunityHS 100590
Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
3 markets$4.3B calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Agriculture and food export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Laos in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.