Sorghum imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $14.0 million of sorghum in 2024 (32.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 195% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $14.0M | 32.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $787K | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $371K | 118 t |
| 2019 | $756K | 204 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 9.5K t |
Where Botswana imports sorghum from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.2M | 94% |
| Zimbabwe | $752K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $46K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1007
| 1007.90 | Cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed | 97% |
| 1007.10 | Sorghum seed | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 59% above the world average of $0.27. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana sorghum imports (HS 1007): 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 1007: Grain sorghum.
Common questions
What is the value of sorghum imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported sorghum worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 195% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorghum to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Zimbabwe (5%) and Brazil (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorghum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sorghum to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorghum?
The HS code for sorghum is heading 1007. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 1007.90 (96% of the value) and 1007.10 (4%).
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