Animal feed imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $25.6 million of animal feed in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% 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 | $25.6M | 41.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 44.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 39.4K t |
| 2021 | $26.5M | 47.0K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 48.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 45.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 37.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 41.1K t |
Where Botswana imports animal feed from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $24.9M | 97% |
| Zambia | $730K | 2.9% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Bulk pet food | 78% |
| 2309.10 | Pet food | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 59% below the world average of $1.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 animal feed imports (HS 2309): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported animal feed worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Zambia (3%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $1.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal feed to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $26.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (78% of the value) and 2309.10 (22%).
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