2016
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$376World Rnk 0 / 0
Flag Rnk 0 / 0
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2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Aluminium
-1.28Rnk 895 / 1025
2016
Imports
$7.71kWorld Rnk 164 / 186
Flag Rnk 837 / 1091

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Imports In 2023, Lesotho imported $7.71k in Raw Aluminium, becoming the 164th largest importer of Raw Aluminium in the world. At the same year, Raw Aluminium was the 837th most imported product in Lesotho. Lesotho imports Raw Aluminium primarily from: South Africa ($6.29k) and China ($1.42k).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Aluminium for Lesotho between 2022 and 2023 were China ($1.42k).

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2016)$376
IMPORTS (2023)$7.71k
NET TRADE (2023)-$7.71k

In 2023, Lesotho imported $7.71k in Raw Aluminium, mainly from South Africa ($6.29k) and China ($1.42k).

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In 2023, Lesotho' main exporting competitors in Raw Aluminium were:
In 2023, Lesotho' main importing competitors in Raw Aluminium were:

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Trade Value of Raw Aluminium by Exporters

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $763
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $12.9k

Raw Aluminium’s highest export potential is United States. With an export gap of $763.   Raw Aluminium’s highest import potential is South Africa with an import gap of $12.9k.

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