Key Market Indicators
The consumption of alcoholic drinks in Lesotho is projected to drop to approximately 960 metric tons by 2028, down from 1,000 metric tons in 2023. This decline represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.6% year on year. Since 2019, the demand for alcoholic beverages in Lesotho has remained stable. However, in 2023, the country ranked 109th in global consumption. Gabon surpassed Lesotho with a consumption of 1,000 metric tons. In the same ranking, India, Japan, and Russia occupied the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. On the supply side, Lesotho has seen a significant decrease since 2008, with a year-on-year decline of 70.8%.
