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Top Exports
As of 2022, Laos recorded total exports valued at approximately **US\$8.2 billion**, marking a trade surplus of about **US\$1.39 billion**. The country's export portfolio is diverse, encompassing energy, minerals, agricultural products, and manufactured goods.
- **Electricity** – US\$2.36 billion
- **Gold (including bullion and semi-manufactured forms)** – US\$805 million
- **Copper ores and concentrates** – US\$331 million
- **Paper and paper products** – US\$491 million
- **Chemical wood pulp** – US\$270 million
- **Rubber and rubber articles** – US\$287 million
- **Cassava** – US\$329 million
- **Salt** – US\$320 million
- **Clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted)** – US\$278 million
- **Sugar** – US\$236 million
- **Fertilizers** – US\$882 million
- **Ores, slag, and ash (including iron and copper ores)** – US\$877 million
- **Gems and precious metals** – US\$684 million
- **Vegetables** – US\$345 million
- **Edible fruits and nuts** – US\$309 million
- **Wood pulp** – US\$294 million
- **Electrical machinery and equipment** – US\$271 million
- **Live animals** – US\$257 million
- **Clothing and accessories (knitted or crocheted)** – US\$278 million
- **Other miscellaneous exports** – US\$1.2 billion
Primary Export Destinations
- **Thailand** – US\$2.31 billion
- **China** – US\$2.25 billion
- **Vietnam** – US\$1.25 billion
- **Australia** – US\$348 million
- **Cambodia** – US\$129 million
These figures highlight Laos' strong trade relationships, particularly within the Southeast Asian region.
