Laos

18 Articles

Global Banana Exports Down 1.2 Million Metric Tons in 2022Global banana exports declined by 6.1% to 19.1 million metric tons in 2022 because of supply-side challenges.	August 01, 2023 Jing Zang
Laos Strives To Secure China Market Access for DuriansLaotian authorities are reportedly in talks with China to gain market access for durians, longans, dragon fruit and jackfruit.	May 15, 2023 Jing Zang
One More Transport Option for Delivering Thai Durians to ChinaThe recently opened China–Laos railway is expected to facilitate this season’s Thai durian exports to China.	February 10, 2023 Jing Zang
2022 Global Banana Trade ReviewA recently released report by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization indicates that global banana exports and imports both registered slight declines in 2022.	February 01, 2023 Jing Zang
Railway Begins to Serve Laotian Banana Exports to ChinaA dedicated train service has been launched on the newly constructed China–Laos railway for the export of Laotian bananas to China, with the inaugural train laden with 500 metric tons of fresh bananas.	December 14, 2022 Jing Zang
Future Thai Durian Growth Dependent on Chinese MarketA new report has outlined the challenges facing Thai durian exporters and suggests that Thailand is too dependent on the Chinese market.	June 20, 2022 Roy G
First Rail Shipment of Thai Fresh Fruit to China UnderwayThree containers of Thai durians and coconuts recently set off to Kunming on the new China–Laos railway.	April 01, 2022 Produce Report
China Announces Phytosanitary Requirements for Laotian CitrusChina’s General Administration of Customs recently announced that mandarins, pomelos and lemons from Laos meeting the stipulated phytosanitary requirements would be allowed to enter China.	January 03, 2022 Jing Zang
New Laos–China Rail Line Transports Fruit Within a DayA new rail line between Laos and China opened on Dec. 3, allowing fruit from Laos and Thailand to reach Kunming within one day.	December 13, 2021 Emily F
Chinese Market Opens to Laotian CitrusLaotian citrus fruits were granted market access to China earlier this month, with an estimated export value of $50 million in 2022.	November 22, 2021 Jing Zang