Botswana Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
SADCregional
activePreferential tariffs
Southern Africa
SACUbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
EPA with EUbilateral
activeDuty-free quota-free access
European Union
AGOA bilateral
activeDuty-free access to US market
United States
Total Active Agreements5
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Diamonds
Copper
Nickel
Soda ash
Beef
Textiles
Competitive Advantages
Advanced infrastructure networkSADC regional integrationRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
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SACU duty-free access✓
Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)✓
Export Development ProgrammeRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with BITC
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit customs declaration
5Arrange transport
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points
View All PortsBotswana is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.
Explore Regional PortsKey Trade Institutions in Botswana
Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC)
Export Authoritywww.bitc.co.bw
+267 363 3300
Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS)
CustomsBotswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS)
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Botswana's trade requirements?
