2022
Exports
$570kWorld Rnk 95 / 176
Flag Rnk 98 / 912
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Rice
-1.95Rnk 998 / 1025
2022
Imports
$38.6MWorld Rnk 105 / 221
Flag Rnk 24 / 1167
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Botswana
-0.59Rnk 91 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Botswana exported $570k in Rice, making it the 95th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 98th most exported product in Botswana. The main destination of Rice exports from Botswana are: South Africa ($472k), Namibia ($85.6k), Zimbabwe ($9.36k), Mozambique ($2.09k), and Zambia ($1.15k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Botswana between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($103k), Namibia ($27.4k), and Zimbabwe ($5.55k).

Imports In 2022, Botswana imported $38.6M in Rice, becoming the 105th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 24th most imported product in Botswana. Botswana imports Rice primarily from: South Africa ($37.5M), Thailand ($594k), India ($330k), Zambia ($64.7k), and Sri Lanka ($34.5k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Botswana between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($5.89M), Thailand ($511k), and Zambia ($64.7k).

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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)$570k
IMPORTS (2022)$38.6M
NET TRADE (2022)-$38M

In 2022, Botswana exported $570k in Rice. The main destinations of Botswana exports on Rice were South Africa ($472k), Namibia ($85.6k), Zimbabwe ($9.36k), Mozambique ($2.09k), and Zambia ($1.15k).

In 2022, Botswana imported $38.6M in Rice, mainly from South Africa ($37.5M), Thailand ($594k), India ($330k), Zambia ($64.7k), and Sri Lanka ($34.5k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Rice EXPORT MARKETS FOR Botswana WERE (2021 - 2022):
South Africa$103k (27.8%)
Namibia$27.4k (47.2%)
Zimbabwe$5.55k (145%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Botswana' main exporting competitors in Rice were:
India $11.1B
Vietnam $3.18B
In 2022, Botswana' main importing competitors in Rice were:

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Trade Value of Rice by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $221k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $982k

Rice’s highest export potential is South Africa. With an export gap of $221k.   Rice’s highest import potential is India with an import gap of $982k.

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