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Export market

Lesotho

ISO: LS / LSO

Country profile

Capital Maseru

Population 2.1M

GDP $2.3B (2024)

GDP per Capita $972

Income Level Lower-Middle Income

Currency Lesotho loti (LSL L)

Language English

Timezone UTC+02:00

Region Africa · Southern Africa

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with Lesotho, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Africa

Trading Bloc Memberships

Lesotho is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

AfCFTA African Continental Free Trade Area

Free Trade Area

Export Guidance

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Official Resources

Government export support for Lesotho.

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