Frozen vegetables imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported frozen vegetables worth $9.3 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 127% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 5.5K t |
Where Botswana imports frozen vegetables from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.2M | 99% |
| Zambia | $75K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0710
| 0710.10 | Frozen potatoes | 69% |
| 0710.90 | Frozen vegetable mixtures | 21% |
| 0710.40 | Frozen corn | 4.1% |
| 0710.80 | Frozen vegetables (other) | 2.8% |
| 0710.21 | Frozen peas | 2.3% |
| 0710.22 | Frozen green beans | 0.4% |
| 0710.30 | Frozen spinach | 0.3% |
| 0710.29 | Frozen legumes (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0710.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.36. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana frozen vegetables imports (HS 0710): 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 0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen vegetables imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported frozen vegetables worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 127% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen vegetables to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Zambia (1%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 970% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen vegetables to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen vegetables?
The HS code for frozen vegetables is heading 0710. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 0710.10 (69% of the value) and 0710.90 (21%).
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