Key Market Indicators
Lao lead exports are projected to reach $13.6 million by 2026, up from $11 million in 2021. This amounts to a 3.5% increase year-on-year on average. Since 2015, Lao supply has grown 21.8% year-on-year. In 2021, Laos was ranked 61st in the world, behind Tunisia which had exports of $11 million. Australia, the UK and Canada came in at numbers two, three and four respectively. Lao lead imports are set to reach $3.1 million by 2026, up from $2.5 million in 2021. This amounts to a 3.6% average increase year-on-year. Since 2015, Lao demand has grown 9.2% year-on-year. In 2021, Laos was ranked 69th in the world, behind El Salvador which had imports of $2.5 million. India, Germany and the UK were ranked second, third and fourth respectively.