Margarine imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported margarine worth $4.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
Where Botswana imports margarine from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.3M | 99% |
| Zimbabwe | $32K | 0.7% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 94% |
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
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 margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported margarine worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Zimbabwe (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 1517.10 (94% of the value) and 1517.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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