China–Laos Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Laos trade reached $9.0B in January–September 2026, +26.7% year on year. China exported $3.4B and imported $5.5B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Laos
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $537M | 15.7% | -8.3% | $895M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $495M | 14.5% | -1.9% | $680M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $487M | 14.2% | +56.0% | $449M |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $438M | 12.8% | +117.2% | $323M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $200M | 5.8% | +18.6% | $253M |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $186M | 5.4% | +1.8% | $240M |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $150M | 4.4% | -22.6% | $248M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $103M | 3.0% | +4.4% | $131M |
| HS 31Fertilisers | $66.3M | 1.9% | -28.5% | $127M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $62.9M | 1.8% | -19.4% | $111M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $257M | 7.5% | +48.1% | $336M |
| HS 3818Doped wafers and compounds for electronics | $222M | 6.5% | +125.5% | $174M |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $204M | 6.0% | +116.5% | $132M |
| HS 3824Foundry binders and other chemical preparations | $160M | 4.7% | +136.7% | $103M |
| HS 8704Motor vehicles for transport of goods | $150M | 4.4% | +44.0% | $163M |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $150M | 4.4% | -22.6% | $248M |
| HS 7308Steel structures and structural parts | $84.1M | 2.5% | +35.6% | $104M |
| HS 8429Self-propelled bulldozers, excavators | $75.1M | 2.2% | -9.3% | $116M |
| HS 8711Motorcycles | $65.2M | 1.9% | +48.4% | $56.6M |
| HS 8474Mineral crushing, mixing and moulding machinery | $62.0M | 1.8% | +65.7% | $51.0M |
Top China Imports from Laos
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $979M | 17.7% | +16.6% | $1.1B |
| HS 31Fertilisers | $827M | 15.0% | +78.7% | $700M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $714M | 12.9% | +38.4% | $829M |
| HS 28Inorganic chemicals | $526M | 9.5% | +46.4% | $496M |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $387M | 7.0% | +12.2% | $417M |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $341M | 6.2% | +95.8% | $286M |
| HS 48Paper and paperboard | $291M | 5.3% | -4.7% | $418M |
| HS 11Milling products, malt and starch | $245M | 4.4% | +8.4% | $306M |
| HS 74Copper | $211M | 3.8% | +178.7% | $100M |
| HS 17Sugar and confectionery | $207M | 3.7% | +1510.1% | $44.3M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 3104Mineral or chemical potassic fertilizers | $827M | 15.0% | +78.7% | $700M |
| HS 4001Natural rubber and similar natural gums | $602M | 10.9% | +42.9% | $687M |
| HS 2603Copper ores and concentrates | $446M | 8.1% | +14.4% | $472M |
| HS 2846Compounds of rare-earth metals | $419M | 7.6% | +34.1% | $427M |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $376M | 6.8% | +10.7% | $409M |
| HS 2601Iron ores and concentrates | $348M | 6.3% | +6.3% | $420M |
| HS 7108Gold, unwrought, semi-finished or powder | $348M | 6.3% | +99.9% | $285M |
| HS 4805Other uncoated paper and paperboard | $291M | 5.3% | -4.7% | $417M |
| HS 1108Starches and inulin | $209M | 3.8% | +7.9% | $236M |
| HS 1702Lactose, glucose, fructose and other sugars | $207M | 3.7% | +1522.8% | $44.2M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Laos
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
136 products qualify
- 1 Chemical elements doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronicsHS 381800 Exports$222M Increase+$124M YoY+126%
- 2 Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854142 Exports$203M Increase+$113M YoY+126%
- 3 Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, incl. those consisting of mixtures of natural products, n.e.s.HS 382499 Exports$157M Increase+$91.1M YoY+138%
- 4 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870380 Exports$128M Increase+$71.2M YoY+126%
- 5 Other petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations thereof, not elsewhere specified or includedHS 271019 Exports$45.3M Increase+$34.9M YoY+335%
- 6 Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsionHS 871160 Exports$40.6M Increase+$27.7M YoY+215%
China–Laos Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $3.4B | $5.5B | $9.0B | -$2.1B | +26.7% | No. 70 |
| 2025 (full year) | $4.4B | $5.5B | $9.9B | -$1.1B | +20.4% | No. 74 |
| 2024 (full year) | $3.7B | $4.6B | $8.2B | -$879M | +15.9% | No. 76 |
| 2023 (full year) | $3.3B | $3.8B | $7.1B | -$406M | +26.6% | No. 77 |
| 2022 (full year) | $2.3B | $3.4B | $5.6B | -$1.1B | +30.1% | No. 82 |
| 2021 (full year) | $1.6B | $2.7B | $4.3B | -$1.0B | +20.4% | No. 85 |
| 2020 (full year) | $1.5B | $2.1B | $3.6B | -$597M | -8.7% | No. 82 |
| 2019 (full year) | $1.8B | $2.2B | $3.9B | -$395M | +12.9% | No. 86 |
| 2018 (full year) | $1.5B | $2.0B | $3.5B | -$564M | — | No. 84 |
About China–Laos trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Laos in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Laos goods trade totaled $9.0B: China exported $3.4B and imported $5.5B, a China trade deficit of $2.1B (+26.7% vs the same months of 2025). Laos ranked No. 70 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Laos in 2025?
In 2025, China–Laos goods trade totaled $9.9B: China exported $4.4B and imported $5.5B, a China trade deficit of $1.1B (+20.4% vs 2024). Laos ranked No. 74 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Laos in 2024?
In 2024, China–Laos goods trade totaled $8.2B: China exported $3.7B and imported $4.6B, a China trade deficit of $879M (+15.9% vs 2023). Laos ranked No. 76 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Laos?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Laos by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $537M, 15.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $495M, 14.5% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $487M, 14.2% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Semiconductor devices (HS 8541, $257M); Doped wafers and compounds for electronics (HS 3818, $222M); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $204M).
What does China export to Laos in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Laos by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $895M, 20.4% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $680M, 15.5% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $449M, 10.2% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Semiconductor devices (HS 8541, $336M); Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures (HS 9804, $248M); Doped wafers and compounds for electronics (HS 3818, $174M).
What does China import from Laos?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Laos by HS chapter were Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $979M, 17.7% of the total); Fertilisers (HS 31, $827M, 15.0% of the total); Rubber and articles thereof (HS 40, $714M, 12.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Mineral or chemical potassic fertilizers (HS 3104, $827M); Natural rubber and similar natural gums (HS 4001, $602M); Copper ores and concentrates (HS 2603, $446M).
What is China’s trade balance with Laos?
China's goods trade balance with Laos was -$2.1B in January–September 2026, compared with -$826M in the same months of 2025. 2025: -$1.1B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Laos bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/laos/, accessed 2026-11-11.