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    Trade with Lesotho

    Southern Africa's Trade Gateway

    Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Lesotho.

    $2.5 billion

    GDP

    2.1 million

    Population

    Maseru

    Capital

    LSL

    Currency

    0+

    Verified Suppliers

    0+

    Products Listed

    Lesotho Trade Intelligence

    Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.

    Economic OverviewStable Outlook

    GDP

    $45.2B

    GDP Growth

    +3.2%

    GDP/Capita

    $2,450

    Inflation Rate8.5%
    Unemployment Rate12.4%
    Debt to GDP45%

    FDI Inflows (Annual)

    $2.8B

    Credit Rating

    B+

    Trade Agreements & Market Access

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    AfCFTA Member

    African Continental Free Trade Area

    Ratified

    54

    Countries

    90%

    Tariff Elimination

    $3.4T

    Market Size

    Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active

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    Other Trade Agreements

    SADCregional
    active
    Preferential tariffs
    Southern Africa
    SACUbilateral
    active
    Preferential access
    Regional
    AGOA bilateral
    active
    Duty-free access to US market
    United States
    Total Active Agreements4
    Preferential Market Access0+ countries

    Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages

    Top Export Products

    Textiles and garments
    Diamonds
    Wool and mohair
    Water

    Competitive Advantages

    Advanced infrastructure networkSADC regional integrationRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs

    Export Incentives & Benefits

    ✓
    SACU duty-free access
    ✓
    AGOA benefits
    ✓
    Tax incentives for manufacturers

    Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

    Full Guide

    Required Export Documents

    Commercial Invoice
    Packing List
    Certificate of Origin
    Customs Declaration

    Export Procedure Steps

    1Register with LNDC
    2Obtain export license
    3Apply for Certificate of Origin
    4Submit customs declaration

    Logistics Performance IndexImproving

    Overall LPI Score

    2.70/ 5.00

    Below Average

    World Rank

    #95

    of 160

    Score Breakdown

    Customs Efficiency2.50
    Infrastructure Quality2.40
    Int'l Shipments2.80
    Logistics Competence2.60
    Tracking & Tracing2.50
    Timeliness3.00

    Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index

    Ports & Entry Points

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    Lesotho is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.

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    Key Trade Institutions in Lesotho

    Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC)

    Export Authority
    www.lndc.org.ls
    +266 22 312 012

    Lesotho Revenue Authority - Customs

    Customs
    www.lra.org.ls

    Lesotho Standards Institution

    Standards Body
    www.gov.ls

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