Accumulator imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of accumulator by Botswana reached $13.4 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 2.4K t |
Where Botswana imports accumulator from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.5M | 56% |
| China | $4.1M | 31% |
| United States | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| India | $120K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $110K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $85K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $74K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $61K | 0.5% |
| France | $37K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $26K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 36% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 28% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 16% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 12% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 6.5% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 1.3% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.33 per kg, 59% below the world average of $13.09, 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.
Accumulator exports from Botswana
Exports of accumulator by Botswana reached $7.9 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $5.6M | 71% |
| South Africa | $783K | 10% |
| Malawi | $779K | 9.9% |
| Zambia | $501K | 6.4% |
| Namibia | $188K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported accumulator worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (31%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.33 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of accumulator to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Botswana also export accumulator?
Yes. Botswana exported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (36% of the value) and 8507.10 (28%).
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