Compound fertilizer imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported compound fertilizer worth $4.6 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). That is 81% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.5 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 | $4.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 27.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 10.9K t |
Where Botswana imports compound fertilizer from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 100% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3105
| 3105.90 | Compound fertilizers (other) | 46% |
| 3105.20 | NPK fertilizer (compound) | 32% |
| 3105.60 | Phosphate and potassium fertilizer | 20% |
| 3105.10 | Compound fertilizer (tablets or small packs) | 0.6% |
| 3105.59 | Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer | 0.5% |
| 3105.40 | Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer | 0.5% |
| 3105.30 | Diammonium phosphate fertilizer | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
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 compound fertilizer imports (HS 3105): 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 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizer imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported compound fertilizer worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 147th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizer to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Zimbabwe (0%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of compound fertilizer to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizer?
The HS code for compound fertilizer is heading 3105. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3105.90 (46% of the value) and 3105.20 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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