Representing the agricultural sector, coffee and live animals were among the high RCA/NEI products. Coffee (SITC 071) is a traditional export item, which has been exported to many countries, including ASEAN members, Japan, USA, Eastern Europe, and the EU members. In 2005, out of 38 countries in the sample 17 imported coffee from Laos. The export value increased steadily from U$5.1 million in 1985 to U$14.4 million in 2005. As Laos‟ exports expanded significantly during this period, its share declined from 24% to just 3%..