Lesotho Customs Import and Export Goods Policy

Summary:

The article outlines Lesotho's import and export commodity structure, highlighting the country's key exports and markets, as well as its main imports.

Import and Export Goods Structure

Lesotho's main exports are rough diamonds, textiles, footwear, wool, mohair, water, and other consumer goods. Its main export markets are the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) region, the United States, and Europe. The main imports are fuel, electronic equipment, automobiles, machinery, cotton products, beverages, food, and medicines.

Import and Export Goods Inspection and Quarantine

The Lesotho Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) are responsible for the standardization and inspection and quarantine of import and export goods, respectively. The MTI is responsible for industrial products, while the MAFS is responsible for agricultural products and food. Lesotho's inspection and quarantine enforce the unified standards of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).