Grains dominate food imports

Statistics Botswana figures show that the grains replaced beverages as the most imported item by value last year.

According to the data, imports of beverages, which include different types of alcohol and bottled water, were estimated at P2.5 billion in 2024, down from P3.8 billion in 2023. Another high-ticket item in the food import bill last year involved preparations of vegetables and fruits, which were valued at P1.3 billion, up from P1.1 billion in 2023.