Analytical instruments imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $5.0 million of analytical instruments in 2024 (33 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.3 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 | $5.0M | 33 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 61 t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 60 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 37 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 36 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 42 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 42 t |
Where Botswana imports analytical instruments from
South Africa alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 74% |
| China | $393K | 7.8% |
| United States | $225K | 4.5% |
| France | $158K | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $139K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $98K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $40K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $37K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $36K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $28K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 32% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 28% |
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 22% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 13% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 4.2% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $154.55 per kg, 31% below the world average of $222.98, 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.
Analytical instruments exports from Botswana
Botswana exported $212 thousand of analytical instruments in 2024 (0 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (49%), Angola (19%), Australia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $103K | 49% |
| Angola | $41K | 19% |
| Australia | $36K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $8K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $8K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $3K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported analytical instruments worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33 tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (8%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $154.55 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Botswana also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Botswana exported $212 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Angola and Australia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 9027.90 (32% of the value) and 9027.80 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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