Search
Sign in
North Africa
Central Africa
East Africa
West Africa
Southern Africa

Botswana trade deficit widens to $141mn as diamonds dominate exports

Import and export trade common in Africa. Photo by Kurt Cotoaga @ Unsplash
Import and export trade common in Africa. Photo by Kurt Cotoaga @ Unsplash

Eric Kasongo

Eric Kasongo is a journalist and strategic researcher focused on the political economy of South Africa and DRC, with specialized expertise in mining, energy, and financial markets
  • Trade gap widens as imports hit $522 million
  • Diamonds dominate exports despite copper gains

 

GABORONE, BOTSWANA – Botswana’s trade balance slid into a $141 million deficit in September 2025 after imports jumped to $522 million while exports fell to $381 million, according to official data.

Figures released by Statistics Botswana show the downturn was driven by weaker export earnings and heavy import demand for machinery, fuel and food.

Stay ahead with Real time Updates

Recent Business

Import and export trade common in Africa. Photo by Kurt Cotoaga @ Unsplash
Botswana trade deficit widens to $141mn as diamonds dominate exports
01/12/2025
22 minutes ago
Eric Kasongo
Read More »
Petralon's operational milestone was reinforced by the visit of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, to Dawes Island. Photo @ Petralon Energy.
Nigeria oil output drive gains steam as Petralon advances Dawes Island drilling
01/12/2025
1 hour ago
Ahmed Boulor
Read More »
Afreximbank staff led by Senior Executive Vice President, Denys Denya (in grey suit) with SMBC Nikko at Kanazawa Branch, Japan
Afreximbank raises $527mn in Japan as investor demand surges
29/11/2025
1 day ago
Kent Mensah
Read More »
Custom Research

Recent Politics

Tilembeya, Mopti, Mali. Photo by Kagou Dicko @ Unsplash
IMF backs Mali reforms despite insecurity and debt risks
28/11/2025
3 days ago
Alhousseiny Djigo
Read More »
A public school in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Photo by Emmanuel Ikwuegbu @ Unsplash
Nigeria shuts schools in northern region as mass kidnappings surge
25/11/2025
5 days ago
Vincent Nwanma
Read More »
Yaoundé, Cameroon © Unsplash
Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma flees to Gambia after disputed election
24/11/2025
6 days ago
Kent Mensah
Read More »

Latest Posts

Latest news insights

Import and export trade common in Africa. Photo by Kurt Cotoaga @ Unsplash
Read More »
Botswana trade deficit widens to $141mn as diamonds dominate exports
Petralon's operational milestone was reinforced by the visit of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, to Dawes Island. Photo @ Petralon Energy.
Read More »
Nigeria oil output drive gains steam as Petralon advances Dawes Island drilling
Afreximbank staff led by Senior Executive Vice President, Denys Denya (in grey suit) with SMBC Nikko at Kanazawa Branch, Japan
Read More »
Afreximbank raises $527mn in Japan as investor demand surges
A flag of China. Photo by Bo Peng @ Unsplash
Read More »
Is Africa becoming the new battleground for China and Asia’s minerals race?
Petralon's operational milestone was reinforced by the visit of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, to Dawes Island. Photo @ Petralon Energy.
Read More »
Nigeria oil output drive gains steam as Petralon advances Dawes Island drilling
Afreximbank staff led by Senior Executive Vice President, Denys Denya (in grey suit) with SMBC Nikko at Kanazawa Branch, Japan
Read More »
Afreximbank raises $527mn in Japan as investor demand surges
A flag of China. Photo by Bo Peng @ Unsplash
Read More »
Is Africa becoming the new battleground for China and Asia’s minerals race?
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan at her investiture. Photo @ Samia Hassan/Facebook
Read More »
Tanzania faces funding freeze fears amid election backlash and ICC pressure
Afreximbank staff led by Senior Executive Vice President, Denys Denya (in grey suit) with SMBC Nikko at Kanazawa Branch, Japan
Read More »
Afreximbank raises $527mn in Japan as investor demand surges
A flag of China. Photo by Bo Peng @ Unsplash
Read More »
Is Africa becoming the new battleground for China and Asia’s minerals race?
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan at her investiture. Photo @ Samia Hassan/Facebook
Read More »
Tanzania faces funding freeze fears amid election backlash and ICC pressure
The Tazara Railway. Photo by Katsuma Tanaka @ Unsplash
Read More »
Zambia inflation hits 15-month low on fuel and transport price drops