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Exports $1.46BRnk 23 / 214
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Top Product $220MRefined Petroleum
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Exports $434MRnk 1 / 107
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Top Product $62MWater
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH3.06%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $6,776CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$1,107CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Lesotho In 2022, South Africa exported $1.46B to Lesotho. The main products that South Africa exported to Lesotho are Refined Petroleum ($220M), Electricity ($43.8M), and Poultry Meat ($37.7M). During the last 22 years the exports of South Africa to Lesotho have increased at an annualized rate of 8.29%, from $253M in 2000 to $1.46B in 2022.

In 2022, South Africa did not export any services to Lesotho.

Lesotho-South Africa In 2022, Lesotho exported $434M to South Africa. The main products that Lesotho exported to South Africa were Water ($62M), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($44.3M), and Wool ($36.2M). During the last 22 years the exports of Lesotho to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 64.3%, from $7.82k in 2000 to $434M in 2022.

In 2022, Lesotho did not export any services to South Africa.

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.076),  and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Lesotho ranked 158 in total exports ($1.16B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

February, 2024

About

Overview In February 2024, South Africa exported ZAR2.06B and imported ZAR458M from Lesotho, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR1.6B. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR360M (21.2%) from ZAR1.7B to ZAR2.06B, while imports decreased by ZAR-7.14M (-1.53%) from ZAR465M to ZAR458M.

Trade In February 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Lesotho were Refined Petroleum (ZAR269M), Poultry Meat (ZAR49.2M), Cereal Meal and Pellets (ZAR48.6M), Delivery Trucks (ZAR39.7M), and Electricity (ZAR38.1M). In February 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Lesotho were Wool (ZAR89.4M), Non-Knit Men's Suits (ZAR59.7M), Low-voltage Protection Equipment (ZAR32.8M), Non-Knit Women's Suits (ZAR28.3M), and Bedspreads (ZAR27.4M).

Origins In February 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Maseru Bridge (ZAR1.37B), Ficksburg Bridge (ZAR333M), Caledonspoort (ZAR225M), Van Rooyenshek (ZAR75.5M), and Johannesburg (ZAR47.8M), while imports destinations were mainly Ficksburg Bridge (ZAR237M), Maseru Bridge (ZAR218M), Qachasnek (ZAR2.85M), Caledonspoort (ZAR153k), and Johannesburg (ZAR116k).

Growth In February 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Lesotho was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Refined Petroleum (ZAR76.7M or 39.8%), Delivery Trucks (ZAR18.2M or 85.2%), and Cereal Flours (ZAR12.9M or 189%). In February 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Lesotho was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Low-voltage Protection Equipment (ZAR-29.9M or -47.7%), Non-Knit Men's Coats (ZAR-3.2M or -33.9%), and Knit Men's Shirts (ZAR-2.99M or -49.2%).

Latest Trade

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Depth
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EXPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR360M(21.2%)
IMPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR-7.14M(-1.53%)
MAIN EXPORTER (February 2024)Maseru BridgeZAR1.37B

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for South Africa. Click any date in the line plot, any subnational region in the geomap or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of South Africa over time.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, South Africa exported $1.46B to Lesotho. The main products exported from South Africa to Lesotho were Refined Petroleum ($220M), Electricity ($43.8M), and Poultry Meat ($37.7M). During the last 22 years the exports of South Africa to Lesotho have increased at an annualized rate of 8.29%, from $253M in 2000 to $1.46B in 2022.

In 2022, Lesotho exported $434M to South Africa. The main products exported from Lesotho to South Africa were Water ($62M), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($44.3M), and Wool ($36.2M). During the last 22 years the exports of Lesotho to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 64.3%, from $7.82k in 2000 to $434M in 2022.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Lesotho (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Lesotho (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Lesotho
Top DestinationSouth Africa$434M

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Lesotho were China ($23.4B), United States ($10.9B), and Germany ($9.96B).

In 2019, no countries were registered that imported more from Lesotho than from South Africa.

Difference in imports from Lesotho (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Lesotho

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Lesotho in the exports of Mineral Products ($318M), Foodstuffs ($186M), and Vegetable Products ($169M).

During 2022, Lesotho had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Textiles ($253M), Foodstuffs ($67.7M), and Machines ($55.7M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow.  This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more South Africa has comparative advantage over Lesotho. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Lesotho has comparative advantage over South Africa.

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Lesotho (Flag) (2022)

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