Lao markets eyeing more agricultural imports
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos may have to import more agricultural produce to meet the growing demand for fresh fruit and vegetables.
The Aussie Lao fresh market in Sikhottabong district, which is one of the largest markets in Vientiane, may have to sell more imported products, market authorities told Vientiane Times yesterday.
Last year, the market imported 15 per cent of the produce it sold from Thailand and 15 per cent from Vietnam, while some produce came from other provinces in Laos.
Most of the items imported were tomatoes, eggplant, chillies, limes, onion, garlic, fruit and some other vegetables.
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