Lesotho recorded a trade deficit of 3293.33 LSL Million in the third quarter of 2025. Balance of Trade in Lesotho averaged -2118.95 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 -3293.33 -3655.11 LSL Million Sep 2025
Current Account -175.90 -491.45 LSL Million Sep 2025
Current Account to GDP -0.40 -5.30 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 4508.92 3633.53 LSL Million Sep 2025
External Debt 18522.83 19106.18 LSL Million Sep 2025
Imports 7802.25 7288.64 LSL Million Sep 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
-3293.33 -3655.11 -563.93 -3958.98 2001 - 2025 LSL Million Quarterly