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About

Lesotho-Tanzania Trade: In 2022, Lesotho exported $263k to Tanzania. The main products that Lesotho exported to Tanzania were Heavy Pure Woven Cotton ($206k), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($42.8k), and Non-Knit Men's Coats ($42.3k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Lesotho to Tanzania have increased at an annualized rate of 56.5%, from $28.1k in 2017 to $263k in 2022.

In 2022, Lesotho did not export any services to Tanzania.

Tanzania-Lesotho Trade: In 2022, Tanzania exported $37 to Lesotho. The main products that Tanzania exported to Lesotho were Laboratory Reagents ($10.2k), Cars ($3.2k), and Trunks and Cases ($200). Over the past 5 years the exports of Tanzania to Lesotho have decreased at an annualized rate of 60.7%,  from $3.95k in 2017 to $37 in 2022.

In 2022, Tanzania did not export any services to Lesotho.

Comparison In 2022,  Lesotho ranked 158 in total exports ($1.16B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Tanzania ranked 116 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.08), and 104 in total exports ($10B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2022, Lesotho exported $263k to Tanzania. The main products exported from Lesotho to Tanzania were Heavy Pure Woven Cotton ($206k), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($42.8k), and Non-Knit Men's Coats ($42.3k). During the last 5 years the exports of Lesotho to Tanzania have increased at an annualized rate of 56.5%, from $28.1k in 2017 to $263k in 2022.

In 2016, Tanzania exported $37 to Lesotho. The main products exported from Tanzania to Lesotho were Laboratory Reagents ($10.2k), Cars ($3.2k), and Trunks and Cases ($200). During the last 15 years the exports of Tanzania to Lesotho have decreased at an annualized rate of 60.7%, from $3.95k in 2001 to $37 in 2016.

Exports from Lesotho (Flag) to Tanzania (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Tanzania (Flag) to Lesotho (Flag) (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Lesotho (Flag) and Tanzania (Flag)

Lesotho Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Lesotho
Top Destination
South Africa$434M
Tanzania
Top Destination
India$2.73B

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Lesotho than Tanzania included United States ($327M), Belgium ($219M), and Eswatini ($11.3M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Tanzania than Lesotho included India ($2.73B), United Arab Emirates ($1.07B), and South Africa ($939M).

Difference in imports from Tanzania (Flag) and Lesotho (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage Lesotho - Tanzania

Flow
Scale

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

During 2022, Lesotho had a large net trade with Tanzania in the exports of Textiles ($368k), Footwear and Headwear ($37.8k), and Animal Hides ($1.67k).

During 2016, Tanzania had a large net trade with Lesotho in the exports of Chemical Products ($10.2k), Transportation ($3.2k), and Animal Hides ($200).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of Lesotho (Flag) and Tanzania (Flag) (2022)

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