| Product Code: ETC5724487 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2023, Laos continued to rely heavily on imports of commodity plastics, with top exporters being Thailand, Areas, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, and China. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, potentially leading to limited competition. The steep negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -28.78% and the significant decline in growth rate at -61.54% suggest challenges and a shrinking market for commodity plastics imports in Laos. This data highlights the need for strategic interventions to stimulate demand and diversify sources for sustainable market growth.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Overview |
3.1 Laos Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Laos Commodity Plastics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Laos Commodity Plastics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for consumer goods and packaging industries in Laos. |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction sector leading to higher demand for plastic materials. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote industrial development and attract foreign investments in the plastics industry. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited recycling infrastructure and poor waste management practices impacting the environment. |
4.3.2 Dependence on imported raw materials leading to vulnerability to price fluctuations. |
4.3.3 Lack of skilled labor and technological advancements in the local plastics manufacturing industry. |
5 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Trends |
6 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Segmentations |
6.1 Laos Commodity Plastics Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By PE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By PP, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By PVC, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By PS, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By ABS, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By PET, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Laos Commodity Plastics Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021-2031F |
7 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in domestic plastic production capacity. |
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable practices and materials in the plastics industry. |
8.3 Investment inflow in the plastics manufacturing sector. |
8.4 Percentage growth in demand for plastic products in key end-user industries. |
8.5 Efficiency improvements in plastic waste management and recycling processes. |
9 Laos Commodity Plastics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Laos Commodity Plastics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Laos Commodity Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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