Imports in Botswana increased to 6525.20 BWP Million in January from 6396.10 BWP Million in December of 2025. Imports in Botswana averaged 5969.58 BWP Million from 2005 until 2026, 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 -1992.80 -1761.00 BWP Million Jan 2026
Current Account 2229.77 6558.74 BWP Million Sep 2025
Current Account to GDP -7.30 -0.60 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 4532.40 4635.10 BWP Million Jan 2026
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 6525.20 6396.10 BWP Million Jan 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 Points Dec 2025


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
6525.20 6396.10 12099.40 2458.30 2005 - 2026 BWP Million Monthly


International Trade
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