Prepared sardines imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared sardines by Botswana reached $9.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.0 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 | $9.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Botswana imports prepared sardines from
Namibia alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $6.5M | 70% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 29% |
| China | $56K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
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 prepared sardines imports (HS 1604.13): 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 1604.13: Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared sardines imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported prepared sardines worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared sardines to Botswana?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 809% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared sardines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $3.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared sardines to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared sardines?
The HS code for prepared sardines is subheading 1604.13. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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