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U.S. Imports
$28.0M
U.S. Exports: $114K
Deficit of $27.9M (net importer)
The United States imported $28.0M/month and exported $114K/month with Lesotho as of July 2026, covering 35 product categories.
In July 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $27.9M with Lesotho, importing 245.9× as much as it exported. U.S. goods imports from Lesotho of $28.0M in July 2026 ran 108% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.5M.
Entirely surrounded by South Africa, Lesotho has developed a notable apparel and textile manufacturing sector that directs a significant share of its exports to the US market. Its geographic enclave status means virtually all trade flows through South African ports and road networks, creating a distinctive supply-chain dependency. Trade professionals should verify current preference program eligibility and rules-of-origin compliance when classifying Lesotho-origin textile and apparel shipments.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$24.0M
Services Imports
$12.0M
Lesotho has invested heavily in garment manufacturing, making it one of sub-Saharan Africa's more significant apparel exporters to the US. Buyers in the textile and apparel industry have historically sourced from Lesotho to take advantage of its manufacturing capacity and trade program eligibility, though importers should confirm current program status and rules-of-origin requirements with a licensed customs broker.
Because Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa, all goods must transit South African territory to reach international ports. This means South African customs procedures, road infrastructure, and port congestion at Durban or other South African gateways directly affect shipment timelines and documentation for Lesotho-origin cargo.
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| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA | $83K |
| 2 | VACCINES FOR HUMAN MEDICINE | $16K |
| 3 | PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI | $7K |
| 4 | MOUNTINGS & SMLR ART & PTS FOR BUILDINGS, BASE MTL | $6K |
| 5 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $2K |
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