Refined soybean oil imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported refined soybean oil worth $6.7 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $6.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Botswana imports refined soybean oil from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.7M | 100% |
| Zimbabwe | $15K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.21.
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 refined soybean oil imports (HS 1507.90): 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 1507.90: Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined soybean oil imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported refined soybean oil worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined soybean oil to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Zimbabwe (0%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined soybean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined soybean oil to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 316%. The peak was 2021 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined soybean oil?
The HS code for refined soybean oil is subheading 1507.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1507 page.
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