Palm oil imports in Laos
Laos: Palm oil imports was 5,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
122nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
9,000 tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
1,000 tonnes
in 2015
Years of data
10
2014–2023
Palm oil imports in Laos, 2014–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, palm oil imports in Laos stood at 5,000 tonnes.
The figure is up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Laos peaked at 9,000 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 2015.
That places Laos 122nd out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,500 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 4,500 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More energy & mining data for Laos
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.3% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 20.2% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.8% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 77.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Laos?
- Palm oil imports in Laos was 5,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palm oil imports recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 9,000 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Laos rank for palm oil imports?
- Laos ranks 122nd out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Palm oil imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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