Active yeast imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.7 million of active yeast in 2024 (866 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 866 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 952 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 762 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 809 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 633 t |
Where Botswana imports active yeast from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 91% |
| Turkey | $180K | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $116K | 3.2% |
| China | $38K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 84% above the world average of $2.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana active yeast imports (HS 2102.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2102.10: Yeasts: active.
Common questions
What is the value of active yeast imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported active yeast worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 866 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply active yeast to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Namibia (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of active yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of active yeast to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for active yeast?
The HS code for active yeast is subheading 2102.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
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