Diamonds in Botswana | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Botswana exported $7.4B in Diamonds, making it the 6th largest exporter of Diamonds in the world. At the same year, Diamonds was the 1st most exported product in Botswana. The main destination of Diamonds exports from Botswana are: United Arab Emirates ($2.31B), Belgium ($1.55B), India ($1.27B), Hong Kong ($549M), and Israel ($498M).

The fastest growing export markets for Diamonds of Botswana between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($375M), Hong Kong ($189M), and Cambodia ($94.3M).

Imports In 2022, Botswana imported $2.13B in Diamonds, becoming the 10th largest importer of Diamonds in the world. At the same year, Diamonds was the 1st most imported product in Botswana. Botswana imports Diamonds primarily from: South Africa ($510M), Belgium ($382M), Namibia ($376M), Canada ($317M), and India ($245M).

The fastest growing import markets in Diamonds for Botswana between 2021 and 2022 were Canada ($91.9M), Namibia ($88.3M), and South Africa ($48M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$7.4B

IMPORTS (2022)$2.13B

NET TRADE (2022)$5.27B

In 2022, Botswana exported $7.4B in Diamonds. The main destinations of Botswana exports on Diamonds were United Arab Emirates ($2.31B), Belgium ($1.55B), India ($1.27B), Hong Kong ($549M), and Israel ($498M).

In 2022, Botswana imported $2.13B in Diamonds, mainly from South Africa ($510M), Belgium ($382M), Namibia ($376M), Canada ($317M), and India ($245M).