Gold Market Report
Laos Gold Market Report
Independently researched coverage of the Laos gold market, last verified Sep 1, 2026. 24K gold is currently LAK 3,104,575.19 per gram.
See the live gold price page for Laos →Research coverage
4 of 4 research sections published for Laos.
- About this market
- Market notes
- Buying guide
- Tax & duty notes
Gold Price by Purity
Live prices in LAK.
| Purity | Per g | Per oz t | Per tola | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 karat (999.9) | LAK 3,104,575.19 | LAK 96,563,082.52 | LAK 36,211,155.94 | LAK 3,104,575,193.94 |
| 22 karat (916.7) | LAK 2,846,248.71 | LAK 88,528,230.57 | LAK 33,198,086.46 | LAK 2,846,248,705.15 |
| 21 karat (875) | LAK 2,716,774.97 | LAK 84,501,147.32 | LAK 31,687,930.24 | LAK 2,716,774,972.19 |
| 18 karat (750) | LAK 2,328,664.26 | LAK 72,429,554.84 | LAK 27,161,083.07 | LAK 2,328,664,261.88 |
| 14 karat (583.3) | LAK 1,811,079.82 | LAK 56,330,879.12 | LAK 21,124,079.67 | LAK 1,811,079,818.60 |
| 10 karat (416.7) | LAK 1,293,805.86 | LAK 40,241,860.67 | LAK 15,090,697.75 | LAK 1,293,805,863.90 |
Trend
Last 3 months
Per gram · LAK
- Change
- +6.59%
- Low
- LAK 2,879,105.46
- High
- LAK 3,340,658.97
Historical data is presented from the site's retained market samples and daily rollups.
View full history →About the Laos gold market
Gold jewellery plays a formal role in Lao marriage customs, traditionally forming part of the bride price or dowry as a symbol of prosperity for the couple.
Read the full section on the live price page →Market notes
Laos's gold market is under strict state control: AIF Gold is the only company licensed to import and distribute gold and provide a gold trading/investment platform in the country, alongside a standard 10% VAT and 10% import tax that apply broadly to goods entering Laos.
Read the full section on the live price page →Buying gold in Laos
Because Laos permits only one licensed importer/distributor for gold, sourcing and pricing are more centralised than in most markets on this site -- confirm you're dealing with an AIF Gold-authorised channel before a purchase, and treat KmalServico's price as the international benchmark rather than a guaranteed local…
Read the full section on the live price page →Tax & duty notes
Laos applies a standard 10% VAT and a 10% import tax to goods generally, cumulative and levied on the landed cost for imports.
Read the full section on the live price page →Sources
What the Laos research is based on
Each claim below traces to a specific, checkable source rather than a general reference.
- Singapore Bullion Market Association — Laos' Gold Market
Supports: AIF Gold's status as the sole licensed gold importer/distributor in Laos
Checked Sep 1, 2026
- TaxRatesByCountry — Laos Tax Rates 2026
Supports: Laos's 10% VAT rate
Checked Sep 1, 2026
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How we calculate the price
- We fetch the international spot gold price (XAU/USD) live from xaus.com + gold-api.com, with automatic failover between providers.
- The spot rate is converted into the local currency using live exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com, then scaled by purity (24K, 22K, 18K…) and by weight (gram, tola, ounce, kilogram, baht).
- The result is the pure spot value. Retail counters may add dealer premium, tax and making charges — the number here is the underlying benchmark.