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Trade in Botswana

Botswana was the world’s 107th largest exporter of goods and 135th largest exporter of commercial services in 2022. Export values were $8.31 billion and $588 million USD respectively. Botswana’s top export category was Manufactures, followed by Fuels and mining products, and Machinery and transport equipment. In 2022, Botswana’s main export destination markets for goods and services trade were to United Arab Emirates, Belgium and India, with trade representing 85.47 per cent of GDP. In terms of imports, Botswana is the world’s 131st largest importer of goods and 138th largest importer of commercial services. Import values were $8.09 billion and $943 million USD respectively in 2022. Botswana’s top import category was Manufactures, followed by Fuels and mining products and Machinery and transport equipment. Leading import partners were South Africa, Belgium and Namibia. Botswana is part of 6 different Regional Trade Agreements, including EFTA – SACU and EU – SADC.
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General Information

This section includes general information on the economy, legal system, official languages and links to additional demographic information.

Official Name

Republic of Botswana

Abbreviation

BW

Capital

Gaborone

WTO Membership Date

31 May 1995

Legal System

mixed legal system of civil law influenced by the Roman-Dutch model and also customary and common law

Language

English

Number of Time Zone(s)

1

Additional Information

Financial Information

This section includes financial information such as the currency, exchange rate lookup and local banks issuing trade finance.

Currency

Botswana pula

Exchange Rate

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Contact Information

This section includes contact information for business support organizations and national resources.

Business Support Organizations

SPS Enquiry Points

Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements.
  • Phytosanitary measures:

    The Director

    Department of Crop Production

    Attn: Tshipo Moruti

    Phone: +(267) 368 9466

    Private Bag 003

    [email protected]
  • Sanitary measures:
    The Director
    Department of Veterinary Services
    Attn: Lethogile Oarabile
    Phone: +(267) 368 9031

    Private bag 003

    [email protected]

TBT Enquiry Points

Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements.
  • Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS)
    Phone: +(267) 390 3200
    Website: http://www.bobstandards.bw

    Physical address:
    Plot No. 55745
    Block 8. Airport Road. Gaborone

    Postal address:
    Botswana Bureau of Standards
    Private Bag BO48
    Gaborone

    [email protected]

Additional Information

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Links to other helpful resources

This section includes additional links to trade-related resources.

National Tariff Finder

https://www.burs.org.bw/index.php/customsexcisemain/customs-and-exercise-downloads

Trade Information Portal

https://www.botswanatradeportal.org.bw/

Last Reviewed: June, 2024

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