Imports in Botswana decreased to 6396.10 BWP Million in December from 7527.80 BWP Million in November of 2025. Imports in Botswana averaged 5967.05 BWP Million from 2005 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 12099.40 BWP Million in September of 2022 and a record low of 2458.30 BWP Million in February of 2009. source: Central Statistics Office, Botswana



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -1761.00 1234.90 BWP Million Dec 2025
Current Account 2229.77 6558.74 BWP Million Sep 2025
Current Account to GDP -7.30 -0.60 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 4635.10 8762.60 BWP Million Dec 2025
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 29467.03 29606.19 BWP Million Sep 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 1366.31 -516.95 BWP Million Sep 2025
Imports 6396.10 7527.80 BWP Million Dec 2025
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 Points Dec 2024


Botswana Imports
Botswana imports fuel, food, beverages and tobacco, machinery and electric equipment, chemical and rubber products and vehicles. Its main imports partners are South Africa (75% of total imports), China, Israel, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6396.10 7527.80 12099.40 2458.30 2005 - 2025 BWP Million Monthly


International Trade
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