Base On Laos

ADVANTAGES

1. 📦 Duty-Free Advantage

✅ Laos enjoys duty-free access to major markets like the EU, China, Canada, and Japan under schemes like the EU’s EBA (Everything But Arms). This gives buyers significant tariff savings (up to 12–20% vs. China or Vietnam sourcing).

2. 👷 Labor Cost Competitiveness
✅ Labor costs are lower than Vietnam, Thailand, and even parts of Cambodia, making Laos attractive for price-sensitive programs.

3. 🧵 Typical Monthly Production Capacity

  • Small to mid-sized factories: 50,000 – 150,000 pcs/month

  • Larger factories (export-focused): 300,000+ pcs/month

4. ⏱️ Lead Time

  • Average lead time: 75–90 days

    • Possible faster delivery for repeat orders or simpler styles.

    • Possible faster delivery for repeat orders or simpler styles.