Botswana Trade Commission

Botswana Trade Commission

Core Values

Integrity
Excellence
Accountability
Innovation
Teamwork

Mandate

The mandate of BOTC is to provide for an efficient and effective system for the administration and facilitation of international trade; to regulate the import and export of goods; to provide for the implementation of the SACU Agreement; and to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Mision

To promote fair trade, through the administration of trade instruments and provision of technical advice in trade and industry matters

Vision

An organization of reckon in promotion of fair trade and industry competitiveness

Botswana Trade Commission Strategic Intent.

BOTC promotes fair trade, industry growth and competitiveness, as catalytic enablers for economic development, through the administration of trade instruments, and contributes to Botswana’s industrialization agenda.

Tarif Amendments

Import / Export Control

services

What We Offer

2013

The Commission was established under the Botswana Trade Commission Act of 2013, which was amended in 2023. The current Act governs the operations, powers, and functions of the Commission

Enabling Fair International Trade.

01

Impact of Tariffs

We investigate and determine the impact of tariffs in Botswana and provide written recommendations regarding any tariff change.

02

Exports & Imports

Botswana Trade Commission investigates allegations of dumping, subsidised exports and import surges that affect Botswana.

03

Formulate Guidelines

Botswana Trade Commission formulates guidelines for the application of trade remedies and tariff amendments within Botswana.