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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).

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Water. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* 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)$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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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Water EXPORT MARKETS FOR Lesotho WERE (2021 - 2022):
South Africa$16.7M (36.8%)
Botswana$40 (1%)
Malaysia$3 (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Water BY Lesotho WERE (2021 - 2022):
Eswatini-$57 (-50.4%)
Austria-$1 (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Lesotho' main exporting competitors in Water were:
China $718M
Italy $705M
In 2022, Lesotho' main importing competitors in Water were:

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Trade Value of Water by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $921
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $1.06k

Water’s highest export potential is South Africa. With an export gap of $921.   Water’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $1.06k.

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