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Lesotho Import & Export Data

Lesotho, a small landlocked country in Southern Africa, has a trade profile characterized by a significant textile and clothing export sector, which benefits from trade agreements such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). In 2021, Lesotho's exports totaled approximately $949 million, with a diverse range of products exported to 89 partner countries. However, imports were higher, at around $1.67 billion, leading to a trade deficit. The country's trade activities are supported by its membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and regional economic communities, which facilitate trade with partners both within and outside Africa.

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Lesotho Top 10 trading partners

Top Export Partners (2022)

South Africa (37.4%)

United States (28.1%)

Belgium (18.9%)

United Arab Emirates (6.3%)

United Kingdom (2.8%)

Germany (1.5%)

China (1.2%)

Japan (1.1%)

Netherlands (0.9%)

India (0.8%)12.

Top Import Partners (2022)

South Africa (78.4%)

China (6.1%)

Taiwan (4.8%)

Zimbabwe (3.5%)

India (1.7%)

United States (1.2%)

Germany (1.0%)

Japan (0.9%)

United Kingdom (0.8%)

Netherlands (0.6%)

Lesotho Top 10 trade industries

Liberia’s top 10 trade industries based on their export values:

Gold: $699 million

Iron Ore: $347 million

Passenger and Cargo Ships: $291 million

Rubber: $216 million

Special Purpose Ships: $109 million

Palm Oil: Significant but less than the top five

Cocoa: Significant but less than the top five

Diamonds: Significant but less than the top five

Timber: Significant but less than the top five

Fish and Seafood: Significant but less than the top five

Lesotho Trading Enterprises