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35.9%CURRENT US$
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About

Botswana-Chinese Taipei Trade: In 2023, Botswana exported $160k to Chinese Taipei. The main products that Botswana exported to Chinese Taipei were Diamonds ($159k), Cleaning Products ($1.12k), and Office Machine Parts ($39). Over the past 5 years the exports of Botswana to Chinese Taipei have decreased at an annualized rate of 8.36%, from $247k in 2018 to $160k in 2023.

In 2023, Botswana did not export any services to Chinese Taipei.

Chinese Taipei-Botswana Trade: In 2023, Chinese Taipei exported $4.69M to Botswana. The main products that Chinese Taipei exported to Botswana were Broadcasting Equipment ($2.78M), Computers ($317k), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($216k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Chinese Taipei to Botswana have increased at an annualized rate of 27.9%,  from $1.37M in 2018 to $4.69M in 2023.

In 2023, Chinese Taipei did not export any services to Botswana.

Comparison: In 2023,  Botswana ranked 80 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.41), and 122 in total exports ($6.59B). That same year, Chinese Taipei ranked 2 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 2), and 11 in total exports ($509B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2023, Botswana exported $160k to Chinese Taipei. The main products exported from Botswana to Chinese Taipei were Diamonds ($159k), Cleaning Products ($1.12k), and Office Machine Parts ($39). During the last 5 years the exports of Botswana to Chinese Taipei have decreased at an annualized rate of 8.36%, from $247k in 2018 to $160k in 2023.

In 2018, Chinese Taipei exported $4.69M to Botswana. The main products exported from Chinese Taipei to Botswana were Broadcasting Equipment ($2.78M), Computers ($317k), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($216k). During the last 5 years the exports of Chinese Taipei to Botswana have increased at an annualized rate of 27.9%, from $1.37M in 2023 to $4.69M in 2018.

Exports from Botswana (Flag) to Chinese Taipei (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Chinese Taipei (Flag) to Botswana (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
Botswana
Top Destination
United Arab Emirates$1.81B
Chinese Taipei
Top Destination
China$101B

This map shows whether countries import more from Botswana or Chinese Taipei. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Botswana and Chinese Taipei or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Botswana than Chinese Taipei included Zimbabwe ($63.5M), Anguilla ($33.6M), and Zambia ($27.1M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Chinese Taipei than Botswana included China ($101B), United States ($85.6B), and Hong Kong ($66.1B).

Difference in imports from Chinese Taipei (Flag) and Botswana (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Botswana - Chinese Taipei

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Botswana and Chinese Taipei by product, considering products traded by both, Botswana and Chinese Taipei.

During 2023, Botswana had a large net trade with Chinese Taipei in the exports of Precious Metals ($159k), Chemical Products ($1.13k), and Machines ($39).

During 2018, Chinese Taipei had a large net trade with Botswana in the exports of Machines ($3.81M), Transportation ($229k), and Metals ($160k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Botswana and Chinese Taipei. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Botswana indicates it has a comparative advantage over Chinese Taipei. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Chinese Taipei indicates it has a comparative advantage over Botswana.

Product Space of Botswana (Flag) and Chinese Taipei (Flag) (2023)

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