2023
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GDP
$2.12BCURRENT US$
Rnk 175 / 195
2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
-10.5%CURRENT US$
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2023
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 GDP
$14.6BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
19.1%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC 
$916CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
-20.4%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC
$11,613CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
18.9%CURRENT US$
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About

Lesotho-Mauritius Trade: In 2023, Lesotho exported $42.7k to Mauritius. The main products that Lesotho exported to Mauritius were Knit Women's Suits ($12.7k), Knit Men's Suits ($7.11k), and Knit T-shirts ($7.11k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Lesotho to Mauritius have decreased at an annualized rate of 52.6%, from $1.78M in 2018 to $42.7k in 2023.

In 2023, Lesotho did not export any services to Mauritius.

Mauritius-Lesotho Trade: In 2023, Mauritius exported $5.57M to Lesotho. The main products that Mauritius exported to Lesotho were Large Construction Vehicles ($3.76M), Prefabricated Buildings ($664k), and Special purpose motor vehicles ($345k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Mauritius to Lesotho have increased at an annualized rate of 102%,  from $167k in 2018 to $5.57M in 2023.

In 2023, Mauritius did not export any services to Lesotho.

Comparison In 2023,  Lesotho ranked 158 in total exports ($1.14B). That same year, Mauritius ranked 140 in total exports ($2.74B). Both countries does not have data related to Economic Complexity Index.

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Lesotho exported $42.7k to Mauritius. The main products exported from Lesotho to Mauritius were Knit Women's Suits ($12.7k), Knit Men's Suits ($7.11k), and Knit T-shirts ($7.11k). During the last 5 years the exports of Lesotho to Mauritius have decreased at an annualized rate of 52.6%, from $1.78M in 2018 to $42.7k in 2023.

In 2018, Mauritius exported $5.57M to Lesotho. The main products exported from Mauritius to Lesotho were Large Construction Vehicles ($3.76M), Prefabricated Buildings ($664k), and Special purpose motor vehicles ($345k). During the last 5 years the exports of Mauritius to Lesotho have increased at an annualized rate of 102%, from $167k in 2023 to $5.57M in 2018.

Exports from Lesotho (Flag) to Mauritius (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Mauritius (Flag) to Lesotho (Flag) (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Lesotho (Flag) and Mauritius (Flag)

Lesotho Exports

Mauritius Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Lesotho
Top Destination
South Africa$351M
Mauritius
Top Destination
United States$299M

This map shows whether countries import more from Lesotho or Mauritius. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Lesotho and Mauritius or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Lesotho than Mauritius included Belgium ($295M), South Africa ($351M), and United Arab Emirates ($95.4M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Mauritius than Lesotho included France ($291M), Zimbabwe ($267M), and Zambia ($191M).

Difference in imports from Mauritius (Flag) and Lesotho (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Lesotho - Mauritius

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Lesotho and Mauritius by product, considering products traded by both, Lesotho and Mauritius.

During 2023, Lesotho had a large net trade with Mauritius in the exports of Textiles ($42.3k), Machines ($413), and Transportation ($54).

During 2018, Mauritius had a large net trade with Lesotho in the exports of Machines ($4.37M), Miscellaneous ($666k), and Transportation ($466k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Lesotho and Mauritius. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Lesotho indicates it has a comparative advantage over Mauritius. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Mauritius indicates it has a comparative advantage over Lesotho.

Product Space of Lesotho (Flag) and Mauritius (Flag) (2023)

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