Botswana Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
Botswana's exports was $6.9B in 2025, ranked 124th globally. This represents a 22.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Botswana's exports stood at $6.9B in 2025, a rise of +$1.3B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $6.9B by 2025. Botswana ranked 124th globally.
Botswana’s export performance has risen dramatically from a modest US$172,817,673.04 in 1975, the all‑time trough, to US$6,859,455,184.05 in 2025, placing the country 124th globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2014 at US$9,480,557,965.47 before a modest decline, reflecting the country’s reliance on mineral commodities and the volatility of global demand. Over the 51‑year span, Botswana’s export value has expanded by nearly 39 times, outpacing peers such as Namibia (US$6,749,475,707.15) and Burkina Faso (US$6,895,042,882.22) while remaining slightly below Mali’s US$7,014,728,046.38. The sustained growth aligns with diversification efforts and regional trade integration, yet the post‑peak contraction suggests sensitivity to commodity price cycles. Continued investment in non‑mineral sectors and broader market access will be crucial to reverse the recent slowdown and sustain a higher export trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $6.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $6.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $6.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $6.9B | +$1.3B | #124 |
| 2024 | $5.6B | −$939.5M | #117 |
| 2023 | $6.5B | −$2.5B | #119 |
| 2022 | $9.0B | +$1.2B | #109 |
| 2021 | $7.8B | +$3.1B | #107 |
| 2020 | $4.8B | −$1.5B | #116 |
| 2019 | $6.2B | −$1.3B | #110 |
| 2018 | $7.5B | +$627.5M | #105 |
| 2017 | $6.9B | −$1.3B | #104 |
| 2016 | $8.2B | +$1.0B | #97 |
| 2015 | $7.2B | −$2.3B | #100 |
| 2014 | $9.5B | +$720.6M | #99 |
| 2013 | $8.8B | +$2.3B | #101 |
| 2012 | $6.5B | −$776.4M | #106 |
| 2011 | $7.3B | +$1.9B | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's exports was $6.9B in 2025. Ranked 124th globally. This represents a 22.6% increase from the previous year.
Botswana's exports peaked at $9.5B in 2014.
The lowest exports in Botswana was $172.8M in 1975.
Botswana ranks 124th globally in exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's exports is projected to reach $6.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Botswana's exports was approximately 6.86 billion ($6.9B) in 2025.
The exports of Botswana in 2025 was $6.9B. This ranks 124th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_exports,
title = {Botswana Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}