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Pig offal market in Lesotho

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for edible pig offal in Lesotho saw a major expansion from 2018 to 2020, with volume rising from 72 496 kg to 135 940 kg. This 88% growth was led by a sharp 69% increase in 2019, followed by a more moderate 11% rise in 2020.

After reaching its peak in 2020, the market entered a contraction phase. Consumption fell by 25% in 2021 to 101 693 kg and decreased a further 5% in 2022 to 96 697 kg.

The downturn was abruptly reversed in 2023, when the market volume jumped by 69% to reach 163 284 kg, setting a new high and bringing the total growth over the 2018-2023 period to 125%.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Lesotho
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Lesotho in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Lesotho in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pig offal in Lesotho

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Pig offal production in Lesotho increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 98.2 t of pig offal, representing a 41.1% year-over-year growth. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 38.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 11.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 61.9 t, with the largest decline of 13.0% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.0%)	12.5%	41.1%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pig offal from Lesotho

According to marketing analysis, Lesotho did not export any pig offal from 2017 to 2020.

Imports pig offal to Lesotho

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 10.6 t, while the highest volume was recorded in 2017, creating a 12.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Lesotho's pig offal imports totaled 37.7 t, marking a 28.8% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 92.2%, followed by the most significant increase in 2019 at 400.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.2%)	400.6%	(28.8%)	(34.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa remained the primary and most consistent source for imports in kind, accounting for 42.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2018 at 133.8 K $ US and climbed to their maximum in 2017, resulting in a 5.7-fold shift. In 2020, Lesotho's pig offal import volume amounted to 188.3 K $ US, reflecting a 6.0% reduction compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 82.6%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 49.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in value, 2017-2020, K $ US