Insecticide imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $6.1 million of insecticide in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 990 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 974 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 673 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 523 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 361 t |
Where Botswana imports insecticide from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+664% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.7M | 95% |
| China | $292K | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $33K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 41% below the world average of $9.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 insecticide imports (HS 3808.91): 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 3808.91: Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of insecticide imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported insecticide worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply insecticide to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (5%) and Zambia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average import price of insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $9.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insecticide to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2023 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for insecticide?
The HS code for insecticide is subheading 3808.91. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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