Africa ยท Country profile
Lesotho
India-Lesotho trade corridor: $15.8B bilateral trade, $5.4B FDI into India.
$15.8B
Trade with India
+4.3% YoY
$703.0B
GDP
Nominal
$5.4B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$0.3B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to Lesotho
- Machinery
- Gems and jewellery
- Rice and cereals
Top imports from Lesotho
- Edible oils
- Electronic components
- Chemicals
Trade corridor with India
2025: $15.8B ยท 5-yr CAGR 14.0%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Lesotho stories
Trade6h ago6 min read
India-Lesotho bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI9h ago7 min read
Lesotho investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy12h ago3 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Lesotho goods notified
Technology15h ago4 min read
India and Lesotho deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 5% to 3% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 5 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Lesotho Business Forum
Apr 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Lesotho
Dec 2026 ยท Lesotho
Buyer meet
Lesotho buyers-sellers meet
Jan 2027 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Mar 2027 ยท Virtual