Lesotho recorded a trade deficit of 3910.48 LSL Million in the first quarter of 2025. Balance of Trade in Lesotho averaged -2090.79 LSL Million from 2001 until 2025, reaching an all time high of -563.93 LSL Million in the fourth quarter of 2001 and a record low of -3958.98 LSL Million in the first quarter of 2023. source: Central Bank of Lesotho



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -3910.48 -3641.65 LSL Million Mar 2025
Current Account 69.68 296.91 LSL Million Mar 2025
Current Account to GDP -0.40 -5.30 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 3240.93 4161.20 LSL Million Mar 2025
External Debt 18546.37 18700.34 LSL Million Mar 2025
Imports 7151.41 7802.85 LSL Million Mar 2025



Lesotho Balance of Trade
Lesotho runs systemic trade deficits due to import dependency on fuel, food and capital equipment. The main exports are: clothing (40 percent of total exports), diamonds (22 percent), road vehicles, water and wool. Main trading partner are the United States and South Africa.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-3910.48 -3641.65 -563.93 -3958.98 2001 - 2025 LSL Million Quarterly