Centrifugal cane sugar imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifugal cane sugar by Botswana reached $7.9 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.2 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 | $7.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $108K | 80 t |
| 2018 | $892K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $343K | 477 t |
Where Botswana imports centrifugal cane sugar from
One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $7.7M | 98% |
| South Africa | $123K | 1.6% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 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.
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The shipment records behind Botswana centrifugal cane sugar imports (HS 1701.13): 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 1701.13: Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifugal cane sugar imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported centrifugal cane sugar worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifugal cane sugar to Botswana?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 559% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifugal cane sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifugal cane sugar to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $343 thousand in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifugal cane sugar?
The HS code for centrifugal cane sugar is subheading 1701.13. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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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