2023
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GDP
$4.44BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
0.56%CURRENT US$
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2023
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 GDP
$19.4BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
35.9%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC 
$3,611CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
-7.66%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC
$7,820CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
17.3%CURRENT US$
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About

Eswatini-Botswana Trade: In 2023, Eswatini exported $39.2M to Botswana. The main products that Eswatini exported to Botswana were Raw Sugar ($15.7M), Scented Mixtures ($8.54M), and Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols ($8.02M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Eswatini to Botswana have increased at an annualized rate of 16%, from $18.6M in 2018 to $39.2M in 2023.

In 2023, Eswatini did not export any services to Botswana.

Botswana-Eswatini Trade: In 2023, Botswana exported $571k to Eswatini. The main products that Botswana exported to Eswatini were Cars ($147k), House Linens ($61.5k), and Bran ($55.6k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Botswana to Eswatini have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.96%,  from $865k in 2018 to $571k in 2023.

In 2023, Botswana did not export any services to Eswatini.

Comparison In 2023,  Eswatini ranked 143 in total exports ($2.29B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Botswana ranked 80 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.41), and 122 in total exports ($6.59B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Eswatini exported $39.2M to Botswana. The main products exported from Eswatini to Botswana were Raw Sugar ($15.7M), Scented Mixtures ($8.54M), and Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols ($8.02M). During the last 5 years the exports of Eswatini to Botswana have increased at an annualized rate of 16%, from $18.6M in 2018 to $39.2M in 2023.

In 2018, Botswana exported $571k to Eswatini. The main products exported from Botswana to Eswatini were Cars ($147k), House Linens ($61.5k), and Bran ($55.6k). During the last 5 years the exports of Botswana to Eswatini have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.96%, from $865k in 2023 to $571k in 2018.

Exports from Eswatini (Flag) to Botswana (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Botswana (Flag) to Eswatini (Flag) (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Eswatini (Flag) and Botswana (Flag)

Eswatini Exports

Botswana Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Eswatini
Top Destination
South Africa$1.4B
Botswana
Top Destination
United Arab Emirates$1.81B

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Eswatini than Botswana included South Africa ($1.4B), Ireland ($94.2M), and Mozambique ($92.2M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Botswana than Eswatini included United Arab Emirates ($1.81B), India ($1.15B), and Belgium ($1.08B).

Difference in imports from Botswana (Flag) and Eswatini (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Eswatini - Botswana

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, Eswatini had a large net trade with Botswana in the exports of Chemical Products ($18.2M), Foodstuffs ($16.4M), and Wood Products ($2.49M).

During 2018, Botswana had a large net trade with Eswatini in the exports of Transportation ($192k), Foodstuffs ($119k), and Textiles ($74.2k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of Eswatini (Flag) and Botswana (Flag) (2023)

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