Rice imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rice by Botswana reached $47.1 million in 2024 (50.2 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $47.1M | 50.2K t |
| 2023 | $36.9M | 46.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 45.8K t |
| 2021 | $33.6M | 37.6K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 40.7K t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 37.8K t |
| 2018 | $30.7M | 35.8K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 31.5K t |
Where Botswana imports rice from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $46.5M | 99% |
| India | $474K | 1% |
| Thailand | $91K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $55K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 93% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 5.8% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 1% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 47% above the world average of $0.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported rice worth $47.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($46.5 million), followed by India (1%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rice to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $47.1 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (93% of the value) and 1006.40 (6%).
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