Key Market Indicators
Lao Pulp imports dropped 72.3% in 2021 compared to the same period the previous year, totalling a little over 63 metric tons. This number has been on an upward trend since 2013, growing 21.3% year on year. Samoa was the top importer with 63 metric tons, followed by the United States, Germany and Italy in the top four. Exports of Lao Pulp are expected to increase by 5% year on year for the next 5 years, reaching 152,820 metric tons by 2026. This number has seen a dramatic rise since 2014, with a staggering 393.1% growth year on year. South Africa was the main exporter with 93,330 metric tons, followed by Canada, the United States and Chile in the top four.
