Industrial Overview
- World Rank by Industrial Output
- #125
- Industrial Value Added
- 56USD 100M
- of which Manufacturing
- 11USD 100M
- Land Area
- 58.210,000 km²
- Population
- 25610,000 people
- Official Language
- English, Setswana
Key Industrial Sectors
Diamonds
Diamonds dominate the economy, mined by Debswana at Jwaneng and Orapa-Letlhakane and sorted, valued and sold through the De Beers Global Sightholder Sales operation in Gaborone; the government is pushing local cutting and polishing to capture more value.
Copper, nickel and base metals
Nickel-copper concentrate from the Selebi-Phikwe and Selkirk mines, smelted at BCL's plant and shipped via South Africa, has long been the second mining pillar; new exploration is targeting copper in the Kalahari Copper Belt near Ghanzi.
Soda ash and salt
Botswana Ash extracts soda ash and salt from the Sua Pan brines near Sowa in the Makgadikgadi, exporting mainly to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe for glass, detergents and chemicals; the operation is one of the country's largest non-diamond mineral exporters.
Beef and meat processing
The Botswana Meat Commission's abattoir at Lobatse, with a second plant at Maun, slaughters cattle from the Kalahari rangelands and exports chilled beef to the EU and South Africa under strict veterinary controls, making livestock the main agricultural export.
Coal, power and construction
Coal is mined at Morupule near Palapye and burned at the adjacent Morupule B power station, cutting reliance on imported South African electricity; large untapped reserves at Mmamabula are promoted for regional power and coal-to-liquids projects.
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- Industrial value added (2025)
- 56 USD 100M
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- 11 USD 100M
- Global industrial output rank
- #125
- Land area
- 58.2 10,000 km²
- Population
- 256 10,000 people
- Key industrial sectors
- Diamonds, Copper, nickel and base metals, Soda ash and salt, Beef and meat processing, Coal, power and construction
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FAQ
What are the most important industrial sectors in Botswana?
The most important industrial sectors in Botswana are: Diamonds, Copper, nickel and base metals, Soda ash and salt, Beef and meat processing, Coal, power and construction.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Botswana?
Botswana's industry centers on Diamonds, Copper, nickel and base metals, Soda ash and salt, Beef and meat processing, Coal, power and construction; local businesses can build on these strengths to capture domestic and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators, 2025 vintage (updated ), refreshed annually.
What are the main challenges facing Botswana's industrial sector?
Like many economies, Botswana aims to deepen manufacturing value-add and regional integration; specifics vary by sector.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2025 vintage, updated ). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current USD. Last updated：2026-10-14
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