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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.

GDP

$3.1BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $2.6B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

2.4M
World Bank · 2025

Maseru

Capital

LSL

Currency

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Lesotho Trade Intelligence

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

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP
$3.1BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $2.6B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
1.1%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 2.0% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$1,298Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $1,089 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
4.6%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 4.3% (World Bank · 2025)
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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

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SACU duty-free access
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AGOA benefits
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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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