Botswana’s total imports stood at P8.2 billion in August 2026, from P7.3 billion in the previous month, according to the latest data released by Statistics Botswana.
In this amount, Food & Beverages imports amounted to P1.2 billion, from P1 billion, representing 14.5 percent of total imports for August.
Cereals and Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar were the leading imported chapters among Food & Beverages imports with contributions of 18.6 percent and 16.8 percent, respectively.
Cereals was the most prominent commodity imported. Amongst the cereals, other maize (corn), accounted for 49.5 percent.
Other wheat, other than durum wheat and Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed followed with contributions of 30.0 percent and 18.6 percent respectively.
Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar was the second leading commodity imported.
The most imported commodities within this Chapter was Beer made from malt and other grape must with contributions of 36.3 percent and 21.8 percent.
Other waters, including minerals waters & aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter accounted for 12.6 percent.
