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Exports In 2022, Lesotho exported $60.1k in Electricity, making it the 94th largest exporter of Electricity in the world. At the same year, Electricity was the 137th most exported product in Lesotho. The main destination of Electricity exports from Lesotho are: South Africa ($60.1k).

The fastest growing export markets for Electricity of Lesotho between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($34.1k).

Imports In 2022, Lesotho imported $52.9M in Electricity, becoming the 80th largest importer of Electricity in the world. At the same year, Electricity was the 4th most imported product in Lesotho. Lesotho imports Electricity primarily from: South Africa ($43.8M) and Mozambique ($9.04M).

The fastest growing import markets in Electricity for Lesotho between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($17.9M) and Mozambique ($389k).

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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)$60.1k
IMPORTS (2022)$52.9M
NET TRADE (2022)-$52.8M

In 2022, Lesotho exported $60.1k in Electricity. The main destinations of Lesotho exports on Electricity were South Africa ($60.1k).

In 2022, Lesotho imported $52.9M in Electricity, mainly from South Africa ($43.8M) and Mozambique ($9.04M).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Electricity EXPORT MARKETS FOR Lesotho WERE (2021 - 2022):South Africa$34.1k (131%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Lesotho' main exporting competitors in Electricity were:
In 2022, Lesotho' main importing competitors in Electricity were:
France $14.6B
Germany $12.9B
Italy $11.9B

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Trade Value of Electricity by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $127k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $3.14k

Electricity’s highest export potential is South Africa. With an export gap of $127k.   Electricity’s highest import potential is Germany with an import gap of $3.14k.

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