Lesotho: Fruit Market 2020

Fruit Market Size in Lesotho

The revenue of the fruit market in Lesotho amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, fruit consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the fruit market reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Fruit Production in Lesotho

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, fruit production, however, continues to indicate a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of fruits in Lesotho totaled X kg per ha in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the fruit yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in Lesotho amounted to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Lesotho

In 2018, the amount of fruits exported from Lesotho totaled X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, fruit exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, fruit exports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Lesotho

In 2018, the amount of fruits imported into Lesotho stood at X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, fruit imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, fruit imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fruit imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Source: IndexBox Platform