2022
Exports
$123kWorld Rnk 83 / 128
Flag Rnk 210 / 912
falsefalse China
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Iron Ore
-1.79Rnk 980 / 1025
2022
Imports
$446kWorld Rnk 67 / 130
Flag Rnk 537 / 1167
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Botswana
-0.59Rnk 91 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Botswana exported $123k in Iron Ore, making it the 83rd largest exporter of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 210th most exported product in Botswana. The main destination of Iron Ore exports from Botswana are: China ($112k) and South Africa ($10.8k).

Imports In 2022, Botswana imported $446k in Iron Ore, becoming the 67th largest importer of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 537th most imported product in Botswana. Botswana imports Iron Ore primarily from: South Africa ($446k).

The fastest growing import markets in Iron Ore for Botswana between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($17.9k).

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

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$123k
IMPORTS (2022)$446k
NET TRADE (2022)-$323k

In 2022, Botswana exported $123k in Iron Ore. The main destinations of Botswana exports on Iron Ore were China ($112k) and South Africa ($10.8k).

In 2022, Botswana imported $446k in Iron Ore, mainly from South Africa ($446k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Iron Ore BY Botswana WERE (2021 - 2022):
South Africa-$864k (-98.8%)
China-$42.4k (-27.5%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, Botswana' main exporting competitors in Iron Ore were:
Brazil $30.1B
Canada $6.81B
In 2022, Botswana' main importing competitors in Iron Ore were:

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Trade Value of Iron Ore by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $1.65M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $444k

Iron Ore’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $1.65M.   Iron Ore’s highest import potential is South Africa with an import gap of $444k.

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