2016
Exports
$6World Rnk 0 / 0
Flag Rnk 0 / 0
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2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Iron Ore
-1.79Rnk 980 / 1025
2016
Imports
$1.34kWorld Rnk 121 / 130
Flag Rnk 959 / 1106

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Imports In 2022, Lesotho imported $1.34k in Iron Ore, becoming the 121st largest importer of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 959th most imported product in Lesotho. Lesotho imports Iron Ore primarily from: South Africa ($1.34k).

The fastest growing import markets in Iron Ore for Lesotho between N/A and 2022 were South Africa ($1.34k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2016)$6
IMPORTS (2022)$1.34k
NET TRADE (2022)-$1.34k

In 2022, Lesotho imported $1.34k in Iron Ore, mainly from South Africa ($1.34k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

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Change in Exports by Market (2020 - 2022)

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In 2022, Lesotho' main exporting competitors in Iron Ore were:
Brazil $30.1B
Canada $6.81B
In 2022, Lesotho' main importing competitors in Iron Ore were:

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Trade Value of Iron Ore by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $1.16k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $4.8k

Iron Ore’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $1.16k.   Iron Ore’s highest import potential is South Africa with an import gap of $4.8k.

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