Chocolate imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $10.9 million of chocolate in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more 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 | $10.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Botswana imports chocolate from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.7M | 99% |
| Zambia | $58K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $18K | 0.2% |
| India | $12K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 64% |
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 20% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 7.4% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 5.6% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.27 per kg, close to the world average of $6.27.
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 chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported chocolate worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Zambia (1%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 1806.20 (64% of the value) and 1806.90 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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