The country's exposure to economic vulnerability remains high due to overdependence on primary products. About 80 per cent of the Lao People's Democratic Republic's exports are primary products, with labour-intensive clothing and footwear manufacturing accounting for only 13 per cent of total exports. Three countries - Thailand, China and Viet Nam - absorb close to 70 per cent of the Lao People's Democratic Republic's exports. The country's narrow export base and high susceptibility to natural disasters also contribute to high economic vulnerability.