Battery imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of battery by Botswana reached $5.6 million in 2024 (384 tonnes). That is 21% 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 | $5.6M | 384 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 781 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 724 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 449 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 624 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 546 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 793 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 415 t |
Where Botswana imports battery from
South Africa alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.5M | 99% |
| China | $63K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 82% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 11% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 3.6% |
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 3.2% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0.2% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0.2% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.65 per kg, 87% above the world average of $7.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported battery worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 384 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (1%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.65 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8506.80 (82% of the value) and 8506.50 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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