Maize imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maize by Botswana reached $80.3 million in 2024 (345.4 thousand tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $80.3M | 345.4K t |
| 2023 | $61.2M | 279.8K t |
| 2022 | $64.2M | 248.6K t |
| 2021 | $63.5M | 267.1K t |
| 2020 | $58.7M | 300.5K t |
| 2019 | $48.5M | 249.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.0M | 207.4K t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 206.6K t |
Where Botswana imports maize from
South Africa alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $78.8M | 98% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $77K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 96% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
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 maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported maize worth $80.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 345.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($78.8 million), followed by Zambia (2%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $80.3 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $56.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (96% of the value) and 1005.10 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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