Alarm system imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.2 million of alarm system in 2024 (67 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.2 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 | $3.2M | 67 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 194 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 203 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 259 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 201 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 164 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 88 t |
Where Botswana imports alarm system from
South Africa alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 83% |
| Australia | $288K | 8.9% |
| China | $118K | 3.7% |
| United States | $32K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $30K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.9% |
| France | $27K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8531
| 8531.80 | Electric signalling apparatus (other) | 51% |
| 8531.90 | Signalling apparatus parts | 29% |
| 8531.10 | Burglar and fire alarms | 15% |
| 8531.20 | LED and LCD indicator panels | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8531.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.92 per kg, 34% below the world average of $72.84, 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 alarm system imports (HS 8531): 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 8531: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of alarm system imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported alarm system worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply alarm system to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Australia (9%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 545% on the year.
What is the average import price of alarm system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.92 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $72.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alarm system to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alarm system?
The HS code for alarm system is heading 8531. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8531.80 (51% of the value) and 8531.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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