Fertile hatching eggs imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported fertile hatching eggs worth $4.0 million (696 tonnes). Value rose 272% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $4.0M | 696 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 207 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 284 t |
| 2021 | $756K | 188 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 435 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 252 t |
| 2018 | $809K | 220 t |
| 2017 | $498K | 132 t |
Where Botswana imports fertile hatching eggs from
One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.4M | 60% |
| South Africa | $881K | 22% |
| Zambia | $599K | 15% |
| Namibia | $137K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.73 per kg, close to the world average of $5.81.
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 fertile hatching eggs imports (HS 0407.11): 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 0407.11: Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens).
Common questions
What is the value of fertile hatching eggs imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported fertile hatching eggs worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 696 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 272% on 2023.
Which countries supply fertile hatching eggs to Botswana?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Zambia (15%). The top three together account for 97%, 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 fertile hatching eggs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fertile hatching eggs to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $498 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 701%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fertile hatching eggs?
The HS code for fertile hatching eggs is subheading 0407.11. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0407 page.
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