# Vegetable price fluctuations in Lesotho

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vegetable-price-fluctuations-in-lesotho
> Updated: 2026-08-16T04:12:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Vegetable prices in Lesotho have been influenced by market trends in South Africa and regional supply conditions. In early August 2026, South African produce prices showed mixed trends, with onion prices increasing while tomato and cabbage prices decreased. Despite some deflationary pressure on vegetables in South Africa, rising fuel costs have increased transport expenses for moving produce to markets.

By mid-August 2026, retail prices in Lesotho experienced further fluctuations. Tomato prices rose by 3.8 percent to approximately M14.85 per kilogram, attributed to tighter quality supply from the Limpopo and Free State regions. In contrast, potato prices fell by 6.2 percent to M9.90 per kilogram due to high volumes from local and imported sources. Green peppers also saw a price increase of 2.6 percent.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Vegetable market prices fluctuate in Lesotho and India

Vegetable prices are shifting in Lesotho and India, with Lesotho seeing slight fluctuations in tomatoes and potatoes, while Chennai's Koyambedu market faces spikes due to rising transport and labor costs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vegetable-market-prices-fluctuate-in-lesotho-and-india

### 2026-08-09: South African produce prices impact Lesotho food costs

South African vegetable market trends are driving food prices in Lesotho, with onion costs rising while tomato and cabbage prices have declined.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-african-produce-prices-impact-lesotho-food-costs

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