Aluminium structural sections imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported aluminium structural sections worth $10.0 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 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 | $10.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 2.5K t |
Where Botswana imports aluminium structural sections from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.4M | 84% |
| Namibia | $847K | 8.5% |
| China | $423K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $242K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $30K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $26K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7610
| 7610.10 | Aluminium doors and windows | 73% |
| 7610.90 | Aluminium structural parts | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 66% below the world average of $7.18, 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 sections imports (HS 7610): 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: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported aluminium structural sections worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural sections to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Namibia (8%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 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 sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $7.18 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 sections to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
The HS code for aluminium structural sections is heading 7610. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 7610.10 (73% of the value) and 7610.90 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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