In 2025, dairy products and alternatives in Laos is expected to see retail volume and current value sales grow strongly. However, retail current value growth is driven by still high, if much lower than in 2022-2024, inflation. At constant 2025 prices, retail value sales are set to fall. On the other ...

Value sales of snacks in Laos rose in 2025. The snack industry in Lao PDR experienced steady growth driven by evolving consumer lifestyles, greater exposure to digital media, and an expanding retail infrastructure. Urbanisation and rising disposable incomes fuelled demand for a wider variety of snac ...

Total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in Laos rose strongly in 2024, albeit at a slower rate than in 2023. In total current value terms, alcoholic drinks saw strong double-digit growth, albeit supported by high inflationary pressure on prices. The growth in industry was driven by enhanced marketing ...

In 2024, total volume sales of tobacco experienced moderate growth despite increasing health concerns and government efforts to reduce smoking prevalence via information campaigns, taxation and regulation. A 2023 decree imposed higher taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products and forms a key pl ...

We've cut our 2025 GDP growth forecast for Laos by 0.3ppts to 3.5%. External debt levels relative to GDP are now falling thanks to prudent action by the Laotian government. Even so, sizeable debt repayments averaging US$1.3bn a year until 2027 and reliance on debt forgiveness by China pose major ...

Value sales of beauty and personal care in Laos grew strongly in 2024. However, a reliance on imported beauty and personal care products, combined with ongoing economic instability and currency fluctuations, has created challenges. Price fluctuations have become common, leading to unpredictable pric ...

The Heavy Construction Equipment Market size is expected to reach US$ 13.40 million by 2031 from US$ 8.10 million in 2024. The market is estimated to record a CAGR of 7.4% from 2024 to 2031. Executive Summary and ASEAN Heavy Construction Equipment Market Analysis: The construction industry in the AS ...

The population of Laos is predicted to decline by 18.0%, due to changes in net migration and natural change, standing at a total of 9.2 million citizens by 2040. Demographic changes, economic conditions and social trends are all contributing to negative net migration. The birth rate is anticipated t ...

In 2024, tissue and hygiene in Laos experienced significant value growth, driven by several factors. Rising disposable incomes, the gradual expansion of the middle class, and improved hygiene and sanitation practices contributed to increased sales. International organisations, particularly UN agenci ...