Calling code
+266
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Lesotho trade dataLesotho Export Data
Lesotho export data was $1.04B in goods exported during 2025.
Capital
Maseru
Commercial and policy center
Currency
LSL
Lesotho loti (pegged 1:1 with ZAR)
Population
2.3M
Latest public estimate
Lesotho top export product categories
Product blocks are sized by the latest available public category values and partner charts use verified country-share context.
Product value map
Main buyer markets
CountryShare
export value trend
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Lesotho gateway routes
Maseru Bridge Border Crossing
Primary road transit checkpoint for commercial freight, fuel tankers, food supplies, and industrial vehicle movement linking Maseru to South Africa.
Maseru Bridge border postCaledonspoort border crossing
Port of Durban Maritime Gateway
Critical maritime export corridor routing Lesotho's AGOA garments and mineral shipments to global destinations through South Africa's largest port.
Durban container portN3 highway corridor
Maseru Rail Terminal
Cargo railway line connecting Maseru's industrial estates directly to South Africa's national rail grid for high-volume raw material inputs.
Maseru branch lineBloemfontein cargo railway
export product table
Value, share, and trader signal are arranged for quick product review.
01$351.8M
Knit apparel and clothing accessories
- Share
- 35.0%
- Value
- $351.8M
AGOA-linked garment exports to major US retail brands
02$301.5M
Natural diamonds and gemstones
- Share
- 30.0%
- Value
- $301.5M
High-value rough diamonds from the Letšeng diamond mine
03$150.8M
Woven apparel and clothing accessories
- Share
- 15.0%
- Value
- $150.8M
Suits, trousers, and woven textile exports under AGOA trade preferences
04$80.4M
Bulk water exports
- Share
- 8.0%
- Value
- $80.4M
Lesotho Highlands Water Project bulk water sales to South Africa
05$40.2M
Wool and fine animal hair
- Share
- 4.0%
- Value
- $40.2M
Greasy and processed wool and mohair exports for global textiles
06$20.1M
Electrical machinery and parts
- Share
- 2.0%
- Value
- $20.1M
Regional automotive wire harness and component assemblies
07$15.1M
Footwear and parts
- Share
- 1.5%
- Value
- $15.1M
Manufactured shoes and leather footwear exports to South Africa
08$10.1M
Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits
- Share
- 1.0%
- Value
- $10.1M
Specialized agricultural seeds and oil seed exports
09$8.0M
Beverages, spirits, and vinegar
- Share
- 0.8%
- Value
- $8.0M
Bottled water and beverages for the SACU regional market
10$5.0M
Wood and articles of wood
- Share
- 0.5%
- Value
- $5.0M
Sawn timber and forestry products for regional construction
| Rank | Product | Value | Share | Trader signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Knit apparel and clothing accessories | $351.8M | 35.0% | AGOA-linked garment exports to major US retail brands |
| 02 | Natural diamonds and gemstones | $301.5M | 30.0% | High-value rough diamonds from the Letšeng diamond mine |
| 03 | Woven apparel and clothing accessories | $150.8M | 15.0% | Suits, trousers, and woven textile exports under AGOA trade preferences |
| 04 | Bulk water exports | $80.4M | 8.0% | Lesotho Highlands Water Project bulk water sales to South Africa |
| 05 | Wool and fine animal hair | $40.2M | 4.0% | Greasy and processed wool and mohair exports for global textiles |
| 06 | Electrical machinery and parts | $20.1M | 2.0% | Regional automotive wire harness and component assemblies |
| 07 | Footwear and parts | $15.1M | 1.5% | Manufactured shoes and leather footwear exports to South Africa |
| 08 | Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits | $10.1M | 1.0% | Specialized agricultural seeds and oil seed exports |
| 09 | Beverages, spirits, and vinegar | $8.0M | 0.8% | Bottled water and beverages for the SACU regional market |
| 10 | Wood and articles of wood | $5.0M | 0.5% | Sawn timber and forestry products for regional construction |
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