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Potato market in Lesotho

Potato market in Lesotho

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh potato market in Lesotho demonstrated stable volumes from 2018 to 2023, with total consumption oscillating between 137.5 and 143.4 thousand tons. Domestic production remained the dominant source, consistently ranging from 131 to 135 thousand tons per year.

Market size reached its highest point in 2019 before contracting in 2020. The subsequent period through 2023 showed little variation, with volumes settling around 138 thousand tons. Imports, which had supplemented domestic supply, declined from their 2019 level and remained subdued through 2023.

In 2024, import volumes rose sharply to 9.8 thousand tons, suggesting a shift in the supply structure for that year.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Lesotho
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Lesotho in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K 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. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, t
        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/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, t
        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/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, t
        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/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, t
        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/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 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 potato in Lesotho

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Potato production in Lesotho saw a two-year rise before declining. In 2020, the country produced 131.7 K t of potatoes, marking a slight decrease of 2.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 135.0 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 2.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2.1%2.7%(2.4%)0.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Lesotho

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Lesotho's potato export volume was recorded at 2 t, showing a significant reduction of 16.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 58.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 25.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(16.7%)n/an/a(25.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the leading buyer of potatoes from Lesotho, accounting for 63.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their peak in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, representing a 6.2-fold difference. In 2020, Lesotho exported 0.3 K $ US worth of potatoes, marking a decline of 83.8% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(83.8%)n/an/a(29.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, South Africa remained the primary buyer of potatoes from Lesotho in value terms, consistently accounting for 89.3% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Lesotho in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to Lesotho

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, potato imports into Lesotho declined. In 2020, the country imported 8 411 t of potatoes, reflecting a sharp decline of 31.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.5%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 6.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 411 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 12.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year5.9%12.0%(31.3%)(6.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the nearly exclusive supplier of potatoes to Lesotho, holding a share of 95.9% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Potato imports into Lesotho declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 948 K $ US, which is 25.9% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.3%, representing an annualized decline of 11.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(1.9%)(4.1%)(25.9%)(11.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, South Africa remained the key source for imports in value terms, accounting for 69.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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