South Korea exports to Lesotho
레소토 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $5,737 of goods to Lesotho, down 70.1% from September 2026. The figure for October 2025 ($3,000) is too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of goods to Lesotho totalled $39,253, down 16.7% from the 12 months before ($47,142).
Lesotho ranked 226th of 239 destinations for Korean goods over the 12 months to October 2026, up from 227th in the 12 months before.
The largest chapter was printed books, newspapers and pictures (HS 49), with $18,005 or 45.9% of exports to Lesotho.
Last 24 months
What South Korea exports to Lesotho: chapters
Export value by HS chapter over the 12 months to October 2026.
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Printed books, newspapers and pictures | $18K | 45.9% | – | $0 |
| 90 | Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $12K | 30.1% | – | $5,625 |
| 87 | Vehicles, parts and accessories | $4,000 | 10.2% | – | $0 |
| 33 | Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics | $2,462 | 6.3% | – | $0 |
| 22 | Beverages, spirits and vinegar | $1,310 | 3.3% | – | $0 |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | $1,094 | 2.8% | – | $0 |
| 85 | Electrical machinery and electronics | $156 | 0.4% | – | $0 |
| 65 | Headgear | $119 | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 42 | Leather articles, handbags and travel goods | $94 | 0.2% | – | $79 |
| 34 | Soap, washing preparations and waxes | $89 | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 95 | Toys, games and sports equipment | $40 | 0.1% | – | $5 |
| 94 | Furniture, bedding and lighting | $38 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 71 | Pearls, precious stones and precious metals | $37 | 0.1% | – | $28 |
| 40 | Rubber and articles thereof | $0 | 0.0% | -100.0% | $0 |
Largest 4-digit headings
The 15 largest of 15 headings exported to Lesotho in the same 12 months.
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $18K | 45.9% | – | $0 |
| 9027 | Instruments for physical or chemical analysis | $6,184 | 15.8% | – | $0 |
| 9022 | X-ray and radiation apparatus | $5,625 | 14.3% | – | $5,625 |
| 8708 | Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | $4,000 | 10.2% | – | $0 |
| 3304 | Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations | $2,462 | 6.3% | – | $0 |
| 2202 | Soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages | $1,310 | 3.3% | – | $0 |
| 3002 | Blood products, vaccines and immunological products | $1,094 | 2.8% | – | $0 |
| 8523 | Solid-state storage devices, discs and other recording media | $156 | 0.4% | – | $0 |
| 6505 | Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, etc. | $119 | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers | $94 | 0.2% | – | $79 |
| 3406 | Candles, tapers and the like | $89 | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 9405 | Luminaires and lighting fittings, etc. | $38 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 7117 | Imitation jewellery | $37 | 0.1% | – | $28 |
| 9505 | Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, etc. | $35 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 9503 | Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys, etc. | $5 | 0.0% | – | $5 |
A chapter is linked when exports to Lesotho reached $1,000,000 over 24 months, a heading when they reached $5,000,000. "Share" is the share of all exports to Lesotho.
Featured industry: cosmetics exports to Lesotho, by 6-digit product.
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $5,737 | – | 7 kg | $819.57 | $3,682 | 12 kg |
| September 2026 | $19K | – | 3.8 t | $5.02 | $751 | 12 kg |
| August 2026 | $4,000 | – | 15.0 t | $0.27 | $17K | 973 kg |
| July 2026 | $9,150 | – | 89 kg | $102.81 | $244 | 0 kg |
| June 2026 | $248 | – | 1 kg | $248.00 | $31K | 2.5 t |
| May 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $4,069 | 17 kg |
| April 2026 | $268 | – | 3 kg | $89.33 | $8,124 | 997 kg |
| March 2026 | $60 | – | 1 kg | $60.00 | $2,117 | 6 kg |
| February 2026 | $35 | – | 3 kg | $11.67 | $322 | 1 kg |
| January 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $27K | 1.6 t |
| December 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $3,644 | 14 kg |
| November 2025 | $590 | -97.0% | 11 kg | $53.64 | $685 | 2 kg |
| October 2025 | $3,000 | – | 25.0 t | $0.12 | $522 | 4 kg |
| September 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $4,266 | 20 kg |
| August 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $60K | 632 kg |
| July 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $3,346 | 23 kg |
| June 2025 | $2,800 | – | 25.0 t | $0.11 | $52K | 355 kg |
| May 2025 | $19K | – | 20.6 t | $0.90 | $528 | 2 kg |
| April 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $10K | 28 kg |
| March 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $3,695 | 1.6 t |
| February 2025 | $3,000 | -71.1% | 25.0 t | $0.12 | $60K | 775 kg |
| January 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $5,697 | 51 kg |
| December 2024 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $40K | 495 kg |
| November 2024 | $20K | – | 20.0 t | $0.99 | $67K | 747 kg |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.