Bread and baked goods imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bread and baked goods by Botswana reached $14.2 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% 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 | $14.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 9.3K t |
Where Botswana imports bread and baked goods from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.5M | 95% |
| Zimbabwe | $566K | 4% |
| India | $56K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $34K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $18K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $14K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 84% |
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 8% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 2.9% |
| 1905.40 | Rusks and toasted bread | 2.8% |
| 1905.20 | Gingerbread | 1.6% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 52% below the world average of $3.59, 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 bread and baked goods imports (HS 1905): 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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported bread and baked goods worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply bread and baked goods to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Zimbabwe (4%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $3.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bread and baked goods to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 1905.31 (84% of the value) and 1905.90 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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