Sacks of goods ready for export.

Value of agricultural exports spikes

The value of agricultural produce shipped across the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge in Vientiane in January for export to other countries surged to US$9,741,689.
A report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on February 16 stated that 32,444 tonnes of agricultural produce was transported across the border, mostly comprising cassava, cassava starch (tapioca), rubber and bananas.
Of this amount, 25 tonnes of sticky rice was sold to France for US$248,200, and 189 tonnes of mung beans worth US$81,942 and 19,507 tonnes of cassava worth US$6,045,951 was sold to China.
In addition, 0.22 tonnes of black ginger worth US$3,315 was shipped to the Republic of Korea, 10,500 tonnes of cassava starch worth US$2,052,000 was sold to Vietnam, and 817 tonnes of rubber worth US$1,361,290 was exported to China.
Another 512 tonnes of cassava worth US$76,800 and 540 tonnes of brewer’s spent grain worth US$10,800 went to Thailand, while 111.5 cubic metres of wood and wood products worth US$84,770.69 were exported to Vietnam, Thailand and China.
These figures indicate that agricultural production is increasing and significantly more produce is finding its way to foreign markets.
The diversity of exported products, particularly high-volume staples such as cassava and cassava starch, underlines Laos’ growing role in supplying agricultural produce to regional and global markets.
Experts say the continuous growth in exports not only supports Laos’ economic development but also enhances the resilience of Laos’ agricultural sector, positioning it to capitalise on emerging opportunities in neighbouring markets.

By Khonesavanh Latsaphao
(Latest Update February 18, 2026)