How much cassava does Laos produce and export?
Laos is the nullth largest producer of cassava: 7.4 million tonnes in 2024, 2.2% of the world's 341.6 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $399.8 million in 2024, 12% of world exports of cassava (HS 0714) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Thailand, which takes 99% of its cassava exports by value.
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Laos's cassava production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 million tonnes | 2.2% | +16.3% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Laos's cassava exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $399.8 million | 12% | 2.4 million t | $165 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0714 (Manioc, arrowroot, sweet potatoes and similar roots).
Where Laos's cassava goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Laos's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $397M | 99% |
| China | $3M | 0.7% |
| Cambodia | $6,900 | <0.1% |
| South Korea | $5 | <0.1% |
How much cassava Laos uses
Laos's domestic supply of cassava was 2.0 million tonnes in 2023, 0.6% of the world's. Food supply was 176 kg per person a year, 7th highest of 112 countries with a million or more people. It produced 187% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 6%. FAO's item is "Cassava and products". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Laos cassava: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/LAO/cassava/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.