Pasta imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported pasta worth $22.1 million (16.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 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 | $22.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 8.6K t |
Where Botswana imports pasta from
South Africa alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $16.3M | 74% |
| Namibia | $5.6M | 25% |
| Mozambique | $121K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $56K | 0.3% |
| China | $34K | 0.2% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 55% |
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 40% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 3.6% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0.9% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.89, 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 pasta imports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported pasta worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by Namibia (25%) and Mozambique (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pasta to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 1902.30 (55% of the value) and 1902.19 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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