Live cattle exports from Botswana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of live cattle by Botswana reached $39.6 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 227% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $177.9 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 | $39.6M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $50.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $177.9M | 62.4K t |
| 2021 | $139.6M | 52.9K t |
| 2020 | $54.3M | 23.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $141K | 31 t |
| 2017 | $10K | 3 t |
Where Botswana exports live cattle to
South Africa alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $39.5M | 100% |
| Zimbabwe | $29K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $21K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $12K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 100% |
| 0102.90 | Live bovines (other species) | 0.3% |
| 0102.21 | Pure-bred breeding cattle | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $601.59 per kg, 17039% above the world average of $3.51. 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.
Live cattle imports to Botswana
Botswana imported $910 thousand of live cattle in 2024 (354 tonnes). Namibia alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $910K | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana live cattle exports (HS 0102): 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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported live cattle worth $39.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy live cattle from Botswana?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($39.5 million), followed by Zimbabwe (0%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared export value was about $601.59 per kg in 2024, 17039% above the world average of $3.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of live cattle from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10 thousand in 2017 to $39.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $177.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.8 million a year.
Does Botswana also import live cattle?
Yes. Botswana imported $910 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia and South Africa. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 0102.29 (100% of the value) and 0102.90 (0%).
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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