Tobacco products imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.4 million of tobacco products in 2024 (303 tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.9 million.
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 | $2.4M | 303 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 213 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 282 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 245 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 440 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 463 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 132 t |
Where Botswana imports tobacco products from
Zimbabwe alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 55% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 45% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.99 | Tobacco products (other) | 44% |
| 2403.19 | Smoking tobacco | 36% |
| 2403.11 | Water pipe tobacco | 20% |
| 2403.91 | Reconstituted tobacco | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.09 per kg, 54% below the world average of $17.71, 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 tobacco products imports (HS 2403): 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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported tobacco products worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 303 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products to Botswana?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (45%) and Sweden (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.09 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $17.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco products to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 2403.99 (44% of the value) and 2403.19 (36%).
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