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Botswana is a net exporter of goods and services. Net exports accounted for 18% of GDP in 2005. The average ad valorem tariff for imported goods is 7.8% (2007). The main exports are diamonds, copper, nickel, soda ash, beef and textiles. Botswana is the world’s largest producer of quality gem diamonds which account for about 70% of exports by value. Botswana is a major exporter of beef, mainly to the EU. The country imports foodstuffs, machinery, consumer goods, transport equipment, petroleum products, wood and paper products, and metal and metal products. Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority supports the development of export business.