2023
Exports
$48.1kWorld Rnk 135 / 184
Flag Rnk 289 / 964
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Rice
-2.01Rnk 999 / 1025
2023
Imports
$36.1MWorld Rnk 109 / 223
Flag Rnk 28 / 1157
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Botswana
-0.41Rnk 80 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Botswana exported $48.1k in Rice, making it the 135th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 289th most exported product in Botswana. The main destination of Rice exports from Botswana are: South Africa ($35.7k), Zimbabwe ($9.02k), Namibia ($2.11k), Zambia ($1.3k), and United Kingdom ($4).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Botswana between 2022 and 2023 were Zambia ($115) and United Kingdom ($4).

Imports In 2023, Botswana imported $36.1M in Rice, becoming the 109th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 28th most imported product in Botswana. Botswana imports Rice primarily from: South Africa ($35.2M), India ($455k), Thailand ($311k), Chinese Taipei ($80.2k), and United Arab Emirates ($42.3k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Botswana between 2022 and 2023 were India ($147k), Chinese Taipei ($56.6k), and United Arab Emirates ($42.3k).

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Rice. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* 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)$48.1k
IMPORTS (2023)$36.1M
NET TRADE (2023)-$36.1M

In 2023, Botswana exported $48.1k in Rice. The main destinations of Botswana exports on Rice were South Africa ($35.7k), Zimbabwe ($9.02k), Namibia ($2.11k), Zambia ($1.3k), and United Kingdom ($4).

In 2023, Botswana imported $36.1M in Rice, mainly from South Africa ($35.2M), India ($455k), Thailand ($311k), Chinese Taipei ($80.2k), and United Arab Emirates ($42.3k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Rice EXPORT MARKETS FOR Botswana WERE (2022 - 2023):
Zambia$115 (9.69%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Rice BY Botswana WERE (2022 - 2023):
South Africa-$431k (-92.4%)
Namibia-$83.4k (-97.5%)
Mozambique-$2.29k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Botswana' main exporting competitors in Rice were:
In 2023, 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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