Cigarettes imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cigarettes by Botswana reached $8.8 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $27.5 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 | $8.8M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 280 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 292 t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 753 t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 604 t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 410 t |
Where Botswana imports cigarettes from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.6M | 98% |
| Zimbabwe | $135K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $69K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 100% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 0.5% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.05 per kg, 119% above the world average of $22.88. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 cigarettes imports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported cigarettes worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Zimbabwe (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.05 per kg in 2024, 119% above the world average of $22.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (100% of the value) and 2402.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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