Aluminium structural parts imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.7 million of aluminium structural parts in 2024 (513 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.3 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 | $2.7M | 513 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 712 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 753 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 818 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 672 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 772 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 575 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 882 t |
Where Botswana imports aluminium structural parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+288% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 78% |
| China | $319K | 12% |
| Turkey | $242K | 8.9% |
| Mauritius | $30K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, 22% below the world average of $6.85, 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 aluminium structural parts imports (HS 7610.90): 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 7610.90: Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural parts imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported aluminium structural parts worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 513 tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural parts to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (12%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $6.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium structural parts to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural parts?
The HS code for aluminium structural parts is subheading 7610.90. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7610 page.
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