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Exports In 2022, Lesotho exported $197k in Refined Petroleum, making it the 173rd largest exporter of Refined Petroleum in the world. At the same year, Refined Petroleum was the 101st most exported product in Lesotho. The main destination of Refined Petroleum exports from Lesotho are: Moldova ($153k) and South Africa ($43.7k).

The fastest growing export markets for Refined Petroleum of Lesotho between 2021 and 2022 were Moldova ($153k) and South Africa ($11k).

Imports In 2022, Lesotho imported $227M in Refined Petroleum, becoming the 156th largest importer of Refined Petroleum in the world. At the same year, Refined Petroleum was the 1st most imported product in Lesotho. Lesotho imports Refined Petroleum primarily from: South Africa ($220M), United Arab Emirates ($3.94M), India ($2.56M), Kuwait ($84.2k), and Tunisia ($20.5k).

The fastest growing import markets in Refined Petroleum for Lesotho between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($61.1M), India ($1.85M), and United Arab Emirates ($396k).

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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 (2022)$197k
IMPORTS (2022)$227M
NET TRADE (2022)-$227M

In 2022, Lesotho exported $197k in Refined Petroleum. The main destinations of Lesotho exports on Refined Petroleum were Moldova ($153k) and South Africa ($43.7k).

In 2022, Lesotho imported $227M in Refined Petroleum, mainly from South Africa ($220M), United Arab Emirates ($3.94M), India ($2.56M), Kuwait ($84.2k), and Tunisia ($20.5k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

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THE FASTEST GROWING Refined Petroleum EXPORT MARKETS FOR Lesotho WERE (2021 - 2022):
Moldova$153k (1%)
South Africa$11k (33.6%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Refined Petroleum BY Lesotho WERE (2021 - 2022):
Republic of the Congo-$137k (-100%)
New Zealand-$35 (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Lesotho' main exporting competitors in Refined Petroleum were:
In 2022, Lesotho' main importing competitors in Refined Petroleum were:

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Trade Value of Refined Petroleum by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $49.8k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $6.78k

Refined Petroleum’s highest export potential is South Africa. With an export gap of $49.8k.   Refined Petroleum’s highest import potential is India with an import gap of $6.78k.

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