Bananas imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported bananas worth $8.8 million (13.4 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 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 | $8.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 8.3K t |
Where Botswana imports bananas from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.8M | 100% |
| Zimbabwe | $14K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0803
| 0803.10 | Plantains | 58% |
| 0803.90 | Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0803.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.65.
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 bananas imports (HS 0803): 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 0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of bananas imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported bananas worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply bananas to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Zimbabwe (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of bananas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bananas to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bananas?
The HS code for bananas is heading 0803. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 0803.10 (58% of the value) and 0803.90 (42%).
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