2023
Exports
$819kWorld Rnk 162 / 207
Flag Rnk 66 / 619
falsefalse South Africa
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Iron
-0.57Rnk 726 / 1025
2023
Imports
$2.65kWorld Rnk 0 / 0
Flag Rnk 0 / 0

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Exports In 2023, Lesotho exported $819k in Scrap Iron, making it the 162nd largest exporter of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 66th most exported product in Lesotho. The main destination of Scrap Iron exports from Lesotho are: South Africa ($789k), India ($20.4k), and United Arab Emirates ($9.07k).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Iron of Lesotho between 2022 and 2023 were India ($20.4k) and United Arab Emirates ($9.07k).

Imports In 2021, Lesotho imported $2.65k in Scrap Iron, becoming the 0th largest importer of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 0th most imported product in Lesotho. Lesotho imports Scrap Iron primarily from: N/A.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$819k
IMPORTS (2021)$2.65k
NET TRADE (2023)$819k

In 2023, Lesotho exported $819k in Scrap Iron. The main destinations of Lesotho exports on Scrap Iron were South Africa ($789k), India ($20.4k), and United Arab Emirates ($9.07k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Iron EXPORT MARKETS FOR Lesotho WERE (2022 - 2023):
India$20.4k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Iron BY Lesotho WERE (2022 - 2023):South Africa-$625k (-44.2%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Lesotho' main exporting competitors in Scrap Iron were:
In 2023, Lesotho' main importing competitors in Scrap Iron were:
Turkey $7.59B
India $6.63B
Italy $2.59B

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Trade Value of Scrap Iron by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $3.08k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $407

Scrap Iron’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $3.08k.   Scrap Iron’s highest import potential is United States with an import gap of $407.

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