Bran imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $4.9 million of bran in 2024 (26.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.7 million.
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 | $4.9M | 26.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 24.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 33.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 31.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 46.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 45.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 28.5K t |
Where Botswana imports bran from
Zambia alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $4.4M | 89% |
| South Africa | $497K | 10% |
| Malawi | $44K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2302
| 2302.40 | Cereal bran (other grains) | 67% |
| 2302.10 | Corn bran | 27% |
| 2302.30 | Wheat bran | 6.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bran exports from Botswana
Botswana exported $2.1 million of bran in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 76% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 76% |
| Namibia | $504K | 24% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana bran imports (HS 2302): 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 2302: Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants.
Common questions
What is the value of bran imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported bran worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply bran to Botswana?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and Malawi (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of bran per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bran to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Botswana also export bran?
Yes. Botswana exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa and Namibia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bran?
The HS code for bran is heading 2302. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 2302.40 (67% of the value) and 2302.10 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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