Insulin medicines (packaged) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insulin medicines (packaged) by Botswana reached $2.2 million in 2024 (20 tonnes). That is 1069% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% 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 | $2.2M | 20 t |
| 2023 | $192K | 2 t |
| 2022 | $63K | 6 t |
| 2021 | $156K | 28 t |
| 2020 | $19K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $536K | 7 t |
| 2018 | $314K | 45 t |
| 2017 | $86K | 11 t |
Where Botswana imports insulin medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (32%), Malaysia (26%), Belgium (25%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $721K | 32% |
| Malaysia | $594K | 27% |
| Belgium | $561K | 25% |
| South Africa | $365K | 16% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $112.61 per kg, 55% below the world average of $247.95, 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 insulin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3004.31: Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of insulin medicines (packaged) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply insulin medicines (packaged) to Botswana?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($721 thousand), followed by Malaysia (26%) and Belgium (25%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of insulin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $112.61 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $247.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulin medicines (packaged) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $451 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for insulin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for insulin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.31. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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