United Arab Emirates Imports from Lesotho

The United Arab Emirates' imports from Lesotho rose to $95.27 million in 2023, up from $73.53 million in 2022, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 29.6% ($21.74 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United Arab Emirates from Lesotho were Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($95.09 million), Knitted or crocheted clothing ($82,738.54), Electrical machinery and equipment ($41,914.67).

United Arab Emirates had a trade deficit with Lesotho that widened to $94.49 million in 2023 from $71.21 million in 2022. This is an increase of 32.7% ($23.27 million).
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United Arab Emirates Imports from Lesotho by Goods (2023)

The table below shows the ranking of UAE imports from Lesotho by goods in 2023, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $95.09M 2023
2 Knitted or crocheted clothing $82,738.54 2023
3 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $41,914.67 2023
4 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $30,509.36 2023
5 Non-knitted clothing $24,179.73 2023
6 Articles of iron or steel $3,178.14 2023
7 Plastics and plastic articles $1,321.33 2023
8 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $75.52 2023
9 Footwear and parts $75.52 2023
10 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $58.26 2023
11 Wood and wood products, charcoal $53.95 2023
12 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $28.05 2023
13 Toys, games, sports goods $25.39 2023
14 Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods $8.63 2023
15 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $6.47 2023
16 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $5.39 2023
17 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $3.24 2023
18 Miscellaneous edible preparations $2.16 2023