Liqueurs and cordials imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.7 million of liqueurs and cordials in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 693 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 432 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 250 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 145 t |
| 2017 | $841K | 1.1K t |
Where Botswana imports liqueurs and cordials from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 86% |
| Germany | $524K | 14% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 50% below the world average of $6.44, 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 liqueurs and cordials imports (HS 2208.70): 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 2208.70: Liqueurs and cordials.
Common questions
What is the value of liqueurs and cordials imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported liqueurs and cordials worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply liqueurs and cordials to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of liqueurs and cordials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $6.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of liqueurs and cordials to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $841 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 344%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for liqueurs and cordials?
The HS code for liqueurs and cordials is subheading 2208.70. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 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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