Food exports as a share of merchandise exports

13.9 (%) in 2022

In 2022, food exports for Lesotho was 13.9 %. Though Lesotho food exports fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2000 - 2022 period ending at 13.9 % in 2022.

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Food comprises the commodities in SITC sections 0 (food and live animals), 1 (beverages and tobacco), and 4 (animal and vegetable oils and fats) and SITC division 22 (oil seeds, oil nuts, and oil kernels).

Date Value Change, %
2022 13.9 20.58%
2021 11.5 15.49%
2020 10.0 18.05%
2019 8.5 -15.73%
2018 10.0 -19.65%
2017 12.5 3.90%
2016 12.0 24.98%
2015 9.6 5.93%
2014 9.1 -64.48%
2013 25.6 88.50%
2012 13.6 4.74%
2011 13.0