Eggs in shell imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $4.6 million of eggs in shell in 2024 (931 tonnes). Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | 931 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 684 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 856 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 758 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 522 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 351 t |
| 2018 | $862K | 222 t |
| 2017 | $498K | 132 t |
Where Botswana imports eggs in shell from
One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.4M | 52% |
| South Africa | $921K | 20% |
| Namibia | $674K | 15% |
| Zambia | $599K | 13% |
Product types under HS 0407
| 0407.11 | Fertile hatching eggs | 87% |
| 0407.90 | Preserved eggs | 12% |
| 0407.19 | Fertile poultry eggs | 0.9% |
| 0407.29 | Fresh poultry eggs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.90 per kg, 118% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
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The shipment records behind Botswana eggs in shell imports (HS 0407): 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 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked.
Common questions
What is the value of eggs in shell imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported eggs in shell worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 931 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply eggs in shell to Botswana?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Namibia (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 891% on the year.
What is the average import price of eggs in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of eggs in shell to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $498 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 817%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
The HS code for eggs in shell is heading 0407. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 0407.11 (87% of the value) and 0407.90 (12%).
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