Earlier Report Observations
The market for coniferous roundwood in Lesotho experienced considerable growth between 2018 and 2023, with its volume expanding from 15 003 m³ to 25 242 m³. Domestic production remained fixed at 14 000 m³ each year, making import fluctuations the sole driver of market size changes, as exports were minimal.
Following a contraction in 2019 when imports ceased and the market shrank to 14 000 m³, import volumes recovered sharply to over 5 000 m³ in 2020. This trend continued, with imports exceeding 11 000 m³ in 2023, propelling the market to its highest level of over 25 000 m³ for the period.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Lesotho
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Lesotho in kind, 2018-2023, m³
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Lesotho in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, m³
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, m³
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Lesotho
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, m³
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, m³
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, m³
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, m³
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, m³
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, m³
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, m³
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, m³
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, m³
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, m³
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production coniferous roundwood in Lesotho
In kind, 2017-2020, m³
Top producers of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020
World map of production of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020
In 2020, Lesotho produced 14 000 m³ of roundwood coniferous, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 40%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 14 000 m³, which represented a 40.0% increase. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with production falling to 0.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020, m³
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 40.0% | - | - | 11.9% |
Exports coniferous roundwood from Lesotho
Exports in kind, m³
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020, m³
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated the partner structure of exports in kind, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, K $ US
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Between 2017 and 2020, roundwood coniferous exports from Lesotho were primarily directed towards South Africa, which held a 100.0% share in total export value.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Lesotho in value, 2017-2020
Imports coniferous roundwood to Lesotho
Imports in kind, m³
The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. From 2017 to 2018, imports experienced a peak-to-trough amplitude of 7.9 times. In 2020, roundwood coniferous imports to Lesotho totaled 5 113 m³, marking a sharp decline of 87.3% compared to 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020, m³
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (87.3%) | n/a | n/a | (13.4%) |
Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa was the main source for roundwood coniferous imports to Lesotho, accounting for 43.7% of total imports in kind.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, K $ US
Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import values reached their maximum in 2017 and fell to a minimum in 2018, representing an 8.2-fold shift. In 2020, roundwood coniferous deliveries to Lesotho amounted to 1 192 K $ US, down by 87.8% compared to 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (87.8%) | n/a | n/a | (16.8%) |
From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the primary supplier of roundwood coniferous to Lesotho, making up 41.1% of total imports in value terms.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Lesotho in value, 2017-2020
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