Pesticide imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $17.1 million of pesticide in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.5 million.
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 | $17.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 3.1K t |
Where Botswana imports pesticide from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+604% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.6M | 91% |
| China | $1.4M | 8% |
| Zambia | $84K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $31K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.1% |
| United States | $14K | 0.1% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 35% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 22% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 18% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 12% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 6.1% |
| 3808.52 | Insecticides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: for retail sale or as preparations or articles: DDT (ISO)… | 3.2% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 3.1% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, close to the world average of $5.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Botswana pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported pesticide worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by China (8%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 604% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pesticide to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3808.91 (35% of the value) and 3808.93 (22%).
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