Key Market Indicators
India, Germany and United Kingdom respectively ranked numbers 1, 2 and 3 in this ranking. Alcoholic drink consumption in Lesotho is projected to reach nearly 1 million metric tons by 2026. This is a 0.6% decrease from 2021, when the country consumed 1 million metric tons. Since 2017, Lesotho's demand for alcoholic drinks has been stable. In 2021, Lesotho ranked 111th on the global scale, with Gabon in the lead at 1 million metric tons. India, Japan, and Russia were the top three countries. Lesotho's alcoholic drink exports dropped dramatically in 2021, falling by 79.5% to reach $571,780. This was down from $2,795,100 in 2020. Since 2008, the country's supply decreased by 52.9% year-on-year. India, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the top three countries.