Paracetamol Export of Botswana: The Initiatives of the Country Towards Global Co

1. Paracetamol Export of Botswana: The Initiatives of the Country Towards Global Compliance Paracetamol, a common pain reliever and fever reducer. A category of OTC medicines has been a top-notch reference for the global traders because of its rapid diagnosis for headache, fever, toothache, and other issues like menstrual cramps. It basically works in our body by blocking the chemical messengers like prostaglandins for regulating body temperature. Due to the universal medical demand and vast usage by hospitals, pharmacies, and households, the global trade of paracetamol has increased in a vulnerable manner in 2024. The large-scale global production and distribution, along with the cost-effectiveness and shelf-stability, have been an effective contributor towards the overall increase in the global demand for paracetamol, driving the trade. Botswana has been a significant exporter of paracetamol in the international trade market due to the regional SADC demand and the public sector procurement needs, the extensive growth rate of the private healthcare sector, and the increasing size of over-the-counter medicines, has driven the surge in exports. Due to the availability of skilled technicians in the growing local pharma workforce and the local contract manufacturing potential, the country has recorded an export trade valuation of paracetamol worth 800 million US dollars in 2024. The lower transport distances to regional distributors and the government encouragement of import substitution have benefited the exchange earnings. Subscribe to Import Globals, the leading

2. Botswana import export trade provider, to stay updated with the latest information regarding the paracetamol export of the nation via the Botswana Trade Data. GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES SUPPORTING THE PARACETAMOL EXPORT OF BOTSWANA IN 2024 The Botswana Import Data says, Investment and Trade Centre's export development and pharma sector push has been a significant factor for the development of the export market rate, as it has shortened the market entry time while promoting the active supply towards foreign buyers, while building the links through market intelligence. The spatial economic zones and customs incentives for exporters have lowered the effective production cost for companies while improving the price competitiveness of paracetamols, encouraging the new manufacturing capacity. The Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority Product Registration Act has increased buyer confidence abroad while speeding up registration in neighbouring countries. It has reduced the rejection risk while raising the exportability of the Botswana-produced paracetamol. The regional trade framework's market access has lowered the tariff barriers and paperwork for effective shipment to the neighbouring markets. It has increased the potential of buyers while attracting more global trade authorities towards the paracetamol supply. The industrial policy, investment climate improvement, and targeted FDI outreach have improved the rate of investment in the pharmaceutical sector while increasing the export volumes and local value addition. THE LEADING VARIANTS OF PARACETAMOL EXPORTED FROM BOTSWANA IN 2024 The potential of the country towards increasing the regional pooled procurement mechanisms, along with the ability to meet quality standards, has led to diversification in the export portfolio. According to the Botswana Export Data, the top 10 leading variants of paracetamol exported from the nation in 2024 are, Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets - The annual valuation of Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets exported from Botswana in 2024 - 214 million US dollars Paracetamol 650 mg Extended-Release Tablets - The annual valuation of Paracetamol 650 mg Extended-Release Tablets exported from Botswana in 2024 - 187 million US dollars Paracetamol Syrup 120 mg/5 mL - The annual valuation of Paracetamol Syrup 120 mg/5 mL exported from Botswana in 2024 - 134 million US dollars Paracetamol 1000 mg Caplets - The annual valuation of Paracetamol 1000 mg Caplets exported from Botswana in 2024 - 100 million US dollars

3. Paracetamol Drops 100 mg/mL - The annual valuation of Paracetamol Drops 100 mg/mL exported from Botswana in 2024 - 92 million US dollars Paracetamol + Caffeine Tablets - The annual valuation of Paracetamol + Caffeine Tablets exported from Botswana in 2024 - 81 million US dollars Paracetamol + Codeine Phosphate Tablets - The annual valuation of Paracetamol + Codeine Phosphate Tablets exported from Botswana in 2024 - 65 million US dollars Paracetamol Effervescent Tablets 500 mg - The annual valuation of Paracetamol Effervescent Tablets 500 mg exported from Botswana in 2024 - 59 million US dollars Paracetamol Suppositories (125 mg / 250 mg / 500 mg) - The annual valuation of Paracetamol Suppositories (125 mg / 250 mg / 500 mg) exported from Botswana in 2024 - 48 million US dollars Paracetamol IV Infusion 1000 mg/100 mL - The annual valuation of Paracetamol IV Infusion 1000 mg/100 mL exported from Botswana in 2024 - 32 million US dollars TOP 10 EXPORT TRADE PARTNERS OF BOTSWANA IN 2024 The cross-border informal trade flows and the better pricing strategies adopted by the government authorities have contributed to the sustainability of the bilateral relationships. As per the Botswana Customs Data, the top 10 export trade partners of the nation for paracetamol exports in 2024 are, Belgium - The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to Belgium in 2024 - 198 million US dollars Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol + Zinc Sulfate (500 mg + 5 mg Zn) Paracetamol + Vitamin B Complex (500 mg + B1+B6+B12) Paracetamol + Menthol (500 mg + 2 mg) Paracetamol + Levomenthol + Guaifenesin (500 mg + 2 mg + 100 mg) Paracetamol + Pseudoephedrine + Dextromethorphan (500 mg + 30 mg + 15 mg) India- The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to India in 2024 - 124 million US dollars Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol + Serratiopeptidase (325 mg + 10 mg) Paracetamol + Aceclofenac (500 mg + 100 mg) Paracetamol + Lornoxicam (500 mg + 8 mg) Paracetamol + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin (500 mg + 15 mg + 100 mg)

4. Paracetamol + Pseudoephedrine + Chlorpheniramine (500 mg + 30 mg + 2 mg) United Arab Emirates- The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to the United Arab Emirates in 2024 - 107 million US dollars Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol + Caffeine + Phenylephrine (500 mg + 65 mg + 10 mg) Paracetamol + Caffeine + Dextromethorphan (500 mg + 65 mg + 15 mg) Paracetamol + Caffeine + Aspirin (500 mg + 65 mg + 325 mg) Paracetamol + Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride (500 mg + 5 mg) Paracetamol + Fexofenadine Hydrochloride (500 mg + 120 mg) South Africa- The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to South Africa in 2024 - 90 million US dollars Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol + Ambroxol Hydrochloride (500 mg + 30 mg) Paracetamol + Doxylamine Succinate (500 mg + 25 mg) Paracetamol + Chlorzoxazone (500 mg + 250 mg) Paracetamol + Diphenhydramine + Caffeine (500 mg + 25 mg + 65 mg) Paracetamol + Ibuprofen + Caffeine (500 mg + 200 mg + 65 mg) Namibia- The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to Namibia in 2024 - 86 million US dollars Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol + Ascorbic Acid (500 mg + 50 mg) Paracetamol + Promethazine Hydrochloride (500 mg + 12.5 mg) Paracetamol + Guaifenesin (500 mg + 100 mg) Paracetamol + Oxymetazoline (500 mg + 0.05%) Paracetamol + Loratadine (500 mg + 10 mg) China- The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to China in 2024 - 75 million US dollars Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol + Domperidone (500 mg + 10 mg) Paracetamol + Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (500 mg + 5 mg) Paracetamol + Diclofenac Sodium (500 mg + 50 mg) Paracetamol + Nimesulide (325 mg + 100 mg) Paracetamol + Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride (500 mg + 30 mg) Singapore- The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to Singapore in 2024 - 64 million US dollars

5. Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (500 mg + 2 mg) Paracetamol + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (500 mg + 10 mg) Paracetamol + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (500 mg + 15 mg) Paracetamol + Cetirizine Hydrochloride (500 mg + 5 mg) Paracetamol + Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride (500 mg + 25 mg) Israel- The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to Israel in 2024 - 48 million US dollars Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol + Caffeine (500 mg + 65 mg) Paracetamol + Ibuprofen (500 mg + 200 mg) Paracetamol + Codeine Phosphate (500 mg + 30 mg) Paracetamol + Tramadol Hydrochloride (325 mg + 37.5 mg) Paracetamol + Aspirin (325 mg + 300 mg) United States- The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to United States in 2024 - 37 million US dollars Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol 250 mg/5 ml Paracetamol 125 mg suppository Paracetamol 150 mg suppository Paracetamol 300 mg suppository Paracetamol 100 mg/ml oral drops Thailand- The total valuation of paracetamol exported from Botswana to Thailand in 2024 - 29 million US dollars Top 5 variants of paracetamol exported Paracetamol (C₈H₉NO₂) Paracetamol 500 mg Paracetamol 650 mg Paracetamol 1000 mg Paracetamol 120 mg/5 ml