Sauces and condiments imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported sauces and condiments worth $37.6 million (19.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $37.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 19.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 19.0K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 16.6K t |
Where Botswana imports sauces and condiments from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $37.3M | 99% |
| Namibia | $173K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $73K | 0.2% |
| India | $10K | 0% |
| China | $4K | 0% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.90 | Mixed seasonings | 65% |
| 2103.20 | Tomato sauce | 33% |
| 2103.30 | Prepared mustard | 1.1% |
| 2103.10 | Soy sauce | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.62, 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.
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The shipment records behind Botswana sauces and condiments imports (HS 2103): 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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported sauces and condiments worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sauces and condiments to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Namibia (0%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sauces and condiments to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 2103.90 (65% of the value) and 2103.20 (33%).
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