Spirits and liqueurs imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spirits and liqueurs by Botswana reached $15.3 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $15.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.5K t |
Where Botswana imports spirits and liqueurs from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.9M | 91% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 0.8% |
| China | $86K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $53K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $47K | 0.3% |
| India | $31K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $27K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 24% |
| 2208.30 | Whiskey | 19% |
| 2208.50 | Gin | 19% |
| 2208.20 | Brandy | 15% |
| 2208.90 | Spirits (other types) | 14% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 7.5% |
| 2208.40 | Rum | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.67 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
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 spirits and liqueurs imports (HS 2208): 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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported spirits and liqueurs worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Germany (7%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 766% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.67 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spirits and liqueurs to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2023 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 2208.70 (24% of the value) and 2208.30 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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