2023
Exports
$33.3MWorld Rnk 28 / 186
Flag Rnk 7 / 964
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Salt
-1.25Rnk 889 / 1025
2023
Imports
$1.06MWorld Rnk 138 / 222
Flag Rnk 392 / 1157
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Botswana
-0.41Rnk 80 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Botswana exported $33.3M in Salt, making it the 28th largest exporter of Salt in the world. At the same year, Salt was the 7th most exported product in Botswana. The main destination of Salt exports from Botswana are: Zimbabwe ($11.9M), Zambia ($10.8M), Malawi ($5.01M), South Africa ($4.65M), and Tanzania ($873k).

The fastest growing export markets for Salt of Botswana between 2022 and 2023 were Malawi ($3.62M), Zambia ($1.98M), and Zimbabwe ($1.21M).

Imports In 2023, Botswana imported $1.06M in Salt, becoming the 138th largest importer of Salt in the world. At the same year, Salt was the 392nd most imported product in Botswana. Botswana imports Salt primarily from: Namibia ($370k), Zimbabwe ($330k), South Africa ($329k), Pakistan ($20k), and India ($6.2k).

The fastest growing import markets in Salt for Botswana between 2022 and 2023 were Zimbabwe ($329k), Namibia ($35.6k), and Pakistan ($18.8k).

Latest Trends

Dec 2024

Subnational Monthly Trade

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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 (2023)$33.3M
IMPORTS (2023)$1.06M
NET TRADE (2023)$32.2M

In 2023, Botswana exported $33.3M in Salt. The main destinations of Botswana exports on Salt were Zimbabwe ($11.9M), Zambia ($10.8M), Malawi ($5.01M), South Africa ($4.65M), and Tanzania ($873k).

In 2023, Botswana imported $1.06M in Salt, mainly from Namibia ($370k), Zimbabwe ($330k), South Africa ($329k), Pakistan ($20k), and India ($6.2k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Salt EXPORT MARKETS FOR Botswana WERE (2022 - 2023):
Malawi$3.62M (261%)
Zambia$1.98M (22.4%)
Zimbabwe$1.21M (11.3%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Salt BY Botswana WERE (2022 - 2023):
Tanzania-$253k (-22.5%)
Anguilla-$45.3k (-57%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Botswana' main exporting competitors in Salt were:
In 2023, Botswana' main importing competitors in Salt were:

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Trade Value of Salt by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALDemocratic Republic of the Congo+ $15.3k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $40.6k

Salt’s highest export potential is Democratic Republic of the Congo. With an export gap of $15.3k.   Salt’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $40.6k.

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