Frozen beef exports from Botswana: data, top buyers and prices
Botswana exported $43.6 million of frozen beef in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 110% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $57.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $57.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 11.3K t |
Where Botswana exports frozen beef to
Most of it went to Greece (32%), Norway (27%), Netherlands (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $14.2M | 33% |
| Norway | $11.8M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 18% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 7.4% |
| Cyprus | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $766K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $690K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $578K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 99% |
| 0202.20 | Frozen beef cuts with bone | 0.8% |
| 0202.10 | Frozen beef carcasses | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen beef imports to Botswana
In 2024, Botswana imported frozen beef worth $360 thousand (166 tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $220K | 61% |
| Namibia | $140K | 39% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana frozen beef exports (HS 0202): 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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported frozen beef worth $43.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 131 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 110% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen beef from Botswana?
Greece was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Norway (27%) and the Netherlands (18%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen beef from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $43.6 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
Does Botswana also import frozen beef?
Yes. Botswana imported $360 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa and Namibia. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $43.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 0202.30 (99% of the value) and 0202.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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