Water in Lesotho | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Lesotho exported $62M in Water, making it the 14th largest exporter of Water in the world. At the same year, Water was the 4th most exported product in Lesotho. The main destination of Water exports from Lesotho are: South Africa ($62M), Eswatini ($56), Botswana ($40), and Malaysia ($3).

The fastest growing export markets for Water of Lesotho between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($16.7M), Botswana ($40), and Malaysia ($3).

Imports In 2022, Lesotho imported $389k in Water, becoming the 154th largest importer of Water in the world. At the same year, Water was the 360th most imported product in Lesotho. Lesotho imports Water primarily from: South Africa ($389k) and Germany ($224).

The fastest growing import markets in Water for Lesotho between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($53.2k) and Germany ($224).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Water from Lesotho to the United States.

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

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EXPORTS (2022)$62M

IMPORTS (2022)$389k

NET TRADE (2022)$61.6M

In 2022, Lesotho exported $62M in Water. The main destinations of Lesotho exports on Water were South Africa ($62M), Eswatini ($56), Botswana ($40), and Malaysia ($3).

In 2022, Lesotho imported $389k in Water, mainly from South Africa ($389k) and Germany ($224).

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