South Africa Exports to Laos

South Africa's exports to Laos fell to $339,573.7 in 2024, down from $495,160.8 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 31.4% ($155,587.1) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to Laos were Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors ($209,636.18), Pharmaceutical products ($36,737.71), Live animals ($33,187.88).

South Africa had a trade deficit with Laos that widened to $1.88 million in 2024 from $1.62 million in 2023. This is an increase of 16.1% ($260,290.1).

South Africa Exports to Laos by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to Laos by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.

Export Rank Exported Goods Export Value (USD) Year
1 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $209,636.18 2024
2 Pharmaceutical products $36,737.71 2024
3 Live animals $33,187.88 2024
4 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $28,869.93 2024
5 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $11,276.54 2024
6 Articles of iron or steel $9,769.45 2024
7 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $8,454.76 2024
8 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $1,573.90 2024
9 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $67.31 2024