Botswana Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Botswana's imports was $8.0B in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Botswana's imports stood at $8.0B in 2025, a decline of +$190.3M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $8.0B by 2025. Botswana ranked 129th globally.
Botswana's imports have experienced significant growth over the past five decades, with the country ranking 129 globally in 2025 with imports valued at 7,962,657,033.44. The all-time peak of 9,250,044,915.05 in 2021 suggests a substantial increase in the country's reliance on imported goods. In comparison, Burkina Faso ranked 130 with imports valued at 8,087,922,054.30, while Tajikistan ranked 131 with imports valued at 7,867,428,030.31. Botswana's imports have grown from a mere 257,198,133.12 in 1975, indicating a substantial increase in the country's economic integration. The trend suggests a continued reliance on external trade, with imports likely to remain a significant component of Botswana's economy in the coming years. However, a shift in the country's economic trajectory could be triggered by changes in global commodity prices, particularly for diamonds, which have historically been a major driver of Botswana's economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $7.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $7.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $8.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $8.0B | −$190.3M | #129 |
| 2024 | $8.2B | +$909.5M | #35 |
| 2023 | $7.2B | −$1.6B | #47 |
| 2022 | $8.8B | −$424.0M | #60 |
| 2021 | $9.3B | +$1.7B | #73 |
| 2020 | $7.6B | −$141.8M | #76 |
| 2019 | $7.7B | +$333.4M | #71 |
| 2018 | $7.4B | +$1.1B | #66 |
| 2017 | $6.3B | −$634.3M | #67 |
| 2016 | $6.9B | −$1.2B | #74 |
| 2015 | $8.1B | −$913.1M | #81 |
| 2014 | $9.0B | −$185.6M | #81 |
| 2013 | $9.2B | +$324.0M | #78 |
| 2012 | $8.9B | +$598.1M | #79 |
| 2011 | $8.3B | +$1.6B | #83 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's imports was $8.0B in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Botswana's imports peaked at $9.3B in 2021.
The lowest imports in Botswana was $257.2M in 1975.
Botswana ranks 129th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's imports is projected to reach $8.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Botswana's imports was approximately 7.96 billion ($8.0B) in 2025.
The imports of Botswana in 2025 was $8.0B. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_imports,
title = {Botswana Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}