Big business for Laos as cassava leads country's exports in January 2024 amid trade deficit


VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): Cassava emerged as the leading export product in the initial month of this year, according to reports from Lao government sources. Continuing a trend observed in 2023, Laos faced a trade deficit surpassing US$188 million in January this year.

The latest statistics reveal that the value of exports reached US$561 million, while imports surged to US$749 million during the first month of 2024.

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