United States Imports from Botswana

The United States' imports from Botswana fell to $415.01 million in 2024, down from $501.24 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 17.2% ($86.22 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United States from Botswana were Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($412.84 million), Unspecified commodities ($1.33 million), Works of art, antiques ($309,829).

United States had a trade deficit with Botswana that narrowed to $310.69 million in 2024 from $432.93 million in 2023. This is a decrease of 28.2% ($122.25 million).
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United States Imports from Botswana by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of US imports from Botswana by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $412.84M 2024
2 Unspecified commodities $1.33M 2024
3 Works of art, antiques $309,829 2024
4 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $176,021 2024
5 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $156,913 2024
6 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $85,032 2024
7 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $55,312 2024
8 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $20,658 2024
9 Glass and glassware $15,096 2024
10 Plastics and plastic articles $7,846 2024
11 Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods $7,115 2024
12 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $4,161 2024
13 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $4,121 2024
14 Paper, paperboard and articles $3,422 2024
15 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $2,501 2024
16 Rubber and rubber articles $257 2024