Lao PDR Food Prices: Market Trends for Staples from the WFP

Market price data for staples like rice, fish, and sugar in Lao People's Democratic Republic, maintained by the World Food Programme. The records include weekly and monthly price observations for essential commodities across various local markets, with the broader database covering records since 1992.

Use Cases

• Analyzing inflation trends for staple foods like rice and fish in Lao PDR markets
• Monitoring food security indicators by tracking price volatility of maize and beans
• Correlating market price fluctuations with seasonal economic shifts using historical price data

Strengths

• Official data from the World Food Programme Price Database
• Covers specific staples including maize, rice, beans, fish, and sugar
• Weekly update cycle for monitoring market fluctuations

Limitations

• Specific start date for Lao PDR records is not explicitly defined in the metadata
• Data is largely monthly despite the weekly update frequency
• Potential for missing records in specific markets or time periods

Provenance

Source

World Food Programme (WFP) Price Database

Collection Method

Market surveys

Time Range

1992-2026

Freshness

Updated weekly; last update recorded as March 2026.

Geography

Lao People's Democratic Republic