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U.S. Imports
$37.8M
U.S. Exports: $1.6M
Deficit of $36.2M (net importer)
The United States imported $37.8M/month and exported $1.6M/month with Laos as of April 2026, covering 163 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $36.2M with Laos, importing 23.9× as much as it exported. U.S. goods imports from Laos of $37.8M in April 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $47.8M.
Laos is a landlocked Southeast Asian country with an economy centered on hydropower, mining, timber, and agricultural exports such as coffee and rubber. As an ASEAN member and LDC, Laos benefits from AFTA preferences and LDC-specific market access in various developed country markets. Trade professionals should account for Laos's transit trade dependencies on Thailand and Vietnam and its developing customs infrastructure.
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Laos's main exports include electricity (hydropower), minerals such as copper and gold, timber and wood products, coffee, rubber, and garments, with China and Thailand as the dominant trading partners.
Laos relies on road and rail transit through Thailand and Vietnam for seaborne trade, which adds complexity and cost; the Laos-China Railway has improved northern connectivity, but logistics infrastructure remains a key consideration for trade planning.
Yes, as a Least Developed Country, Laos qualifies for duty-free, quota-free access under schemes such as the EU's EBA, as well as LDC preferences offered by Japan, Australia, Canada, and other developed markets.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$40.0M
Services Imports
$86.0M
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BREWING OR DISTILLING DREGS AND WASTE, W/NT PELLET | $319K |
| 2 | SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES, NESOI ETC. | $275K |
| 3 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $200K |
| 4 | PTS F TAPS ETC F PIPE VAT INC PRESS & THERMO CNTRL |
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| $116K |
| 5 | JEWELRY AND PARTS THEREOF, OF OTH PRECIOUS METAL | $101K |