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Exports In 2022, Laos exported $2.38B in Electricity, making it the 17th largest exporter of Electricity in the world. At the same year, Electricity was the 1st most exported product in Laos. The main destination of Electricity exports from Laos are: Thailand ($2.03B), Cambodia ($188M), Vietnam ($134M), Singapore ($24M), and China ($3.69M).

The fastest growing export markets for Electricity of Laos between 2021 and 2022 were Thailand ($235M), Cambodia ($79.6M), and Vietnam ($66.2M).

Imports In 2022, Laos imported $34.8M in Electricity, becoming the 83rd largest importer of Electricity in the world. At the same year, Electricity was the 49th most imported product in Laos. Laos imports Electricity primarily from: Thailand ($26.5M), Vietnam ($4.79M), and China ($3.43M).

The fastest growing import markets in Electricity for Laos between 2021 and 2022 were China ($2.49M) and Vietnam ($179k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$2.38B

IMPORTS (2022)$34.8M

NET TRADE (2022)$2.34B

In 2022, Laos exported $2.38B in Electricity. The main destinations of Laos exports on Electricity were Thailand ($2.03B), Cambodia ($188M), Vietnam ($134M), Singapore ($24M), and China ($3.69M).

In 2022, Laos imported $34.8M in Electricity, mainly from Thailand ($26.5M), Vietnam ($4.79M), and China ($3.43M).