Seeds for sowing imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seeds for sowing by Botswana reached $3.2 million in 2024 (860 tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.2M | 861 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 704 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 865 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 721 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 650 t |
Where Botswana imports seeds for sowing from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+904% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 79% |
| Netherlands | $336K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $216K | 6.7% |
| Israel | $64K | 2% |
| France | $35K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Vegetable seeds | 63% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds (other species) | 17% |
| 1209.29 | Forage crop seeds (other) | 16% |
| 1209.21 | Alfalfa seeds | 3.3% |
| 1209.22 | Clover seeds | 0.2% |
| 1209.25 | Ryegrass seeds | 0.1% |
| 1209.10 | Sugar beet seeds | 0% |
| 1209.30 | Flower seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, 60% below the world average of $9.38, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana seeds for sowing imports (HS 1209): 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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported seeds for sowing worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 860 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and Zimbabwe (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 904% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $9.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seeds for sowing to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (63% of the value) and 1209.99 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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