Lesotho recorded a trade deficit of 3731.23 LSL Million in the first quarter of 2026. Balance of Trade in Lesotho averaged -1464.92 LSL Million from 1982 until 2026, reaching an all time high of -114.80 LSL Million in the first quarter of 1982 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 -3731.23 -2750.64 LSL Million Mar 2026
Current Account -402.77 461.94 LSL Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -3.90 5.00 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 4040.26 5162.14 LSL Million Mar 2026
External Debt 18366.26 18059.90 LSL Million Mar 2026
Imports 7771.49 7912.77 LSL Million Mar 2026


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
-3731.23 -2750.64 -114.80 -3958.98 1982 - 2026 LSL Million Quarterly