2023
Exports
$51World Rnk 127 / 134
Flag Rnk 883 / 964
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Cotton
-2.55Rnk 1021 / 1025
2023
Imports
$81.3kWorld Rnk 105 / 179
Flag Rnk 773 / 1157
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Botswana
-0.41Rnk 80 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Botswana exported $51 in Raw Cotton, making it the 127th largest exporter of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 883rd most exported product in Botswana. The main destination of Raw Cotton exports from Botswana are: Zambia ($40), Namibia ($8), China ($2), and India ($1).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Cotton of Botswana between 2022 and 2023 were Zambia ($40), Namibia ($6), and China ($2).

Imports In 2023, Botswana imported $81.3k in Raw Cotton, becoming the 105th largest importer of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 773rd most imported product in Botswana. Botswana imports Raw Cotton primarily from: South Africa ($81.3k), India ($16), United Kingdom ($14), and China ($2).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Cotton for Botswana between 2022 and 2023 were South Africa ($45.9k), India ($16), and United Kingdom ($14).

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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)$51
IMPORTS (2023)$81.3k
NET TRADE (2023)-$81.3k

In 2023, Botswana exported $51 in Raw Cotton. The main destinations of Botswana exports on Raw Cotton were Zambia ($40), Namibia ($8), China ($2), and India ($1).

In 2023, Botswana imported $81.3k in Raw Cotton, mainly from South Africa ($81.3k), India ($16), United Kingdom ($14), and China ($2).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Cotton EXPORT MARKETS FOR Botswana WERE (2022 - 2023):
Zambia$40 (1%)
Namibia$6 (300%)
China$2 (1%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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

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Trade Value of Raw Cotton by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $633
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $6.42k

Raw Cotton’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $633.   Raw Cotton’s highest import potential is South Africa with an import gap of $6.42k.

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