Diamonds in Botswana | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Botswana exported $5.33B in Diamonds, making it the 7th 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 ($1.81B), India ($1.11B), Belgium ($1.08B), United States ($456M), and Hong Kong ($287M).

The fastest growing export markets for Diamonds of Botswana between 2022 and 2023 were India ($628M), United States ($262M), and Sri Lanka ($24.9M).

Imports In 2023, Botswana imported $1.08B in Diamonds, becoming the 11th largest importer of Diamonds in the world. At the same year, Diamonds was the 2nd most imported product in Botswana. Botswana imports Diamonds primarily from: Canada ($291M), South Africa ($247M), Namibia ($218M), Armenia ($114M), and India ($76.8M).

The fastest growing import markets in Diamonds for Botswana between 2022 and 2023 were Armenia ($114M), Canada ($2.29M), and Angola ($1.46M).

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

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EXPORTS (2023)$5.33B

IMPORTS (2023)$1.08B

NET TRADE (2023)$4.25B

In 2023, Botswana exported $5.33B in Diamonds. The main destinations of Botswana exports on Diamonds were United Arab Emirates ($1.81B), India ($1.11B), Belgium ($1.08B), United States ($456M), and Hong Kong ($287M).

In 2023, Botswana imported $1.08B in Diamonds, mainly from Canada ($291M), South Africa ($247M), Namibia ($218M), Armenia ($114M), and India ($76.8M).