Food processing machinery imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food processing machinery by Botswana reached $3.4 million in 2024 (150 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.2 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 | $3.4M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 338 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 275 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 371 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 230 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 275 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 191 t |
Where Botswana imports food processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 87% |
| China | $308K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $105K | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $17K | 0.5% |
| India | $11K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 39% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 23% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 16% |
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 16% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 4.6% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 0.9% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 0% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.34 per kg, close to the world average of $26.89.
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 food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported food processing machinery worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (9%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.34 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8438.50 (39% of the value) and 8438.80 (23%).
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