Bed linen exports from Botswana: data, top buyers and prices
Botswana exported $15.0 million of bed linen in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Botswana exports bed linen to
South Africa alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.5M | 97% |
| Zambia | $150K | 1% |
| Namibia | $80K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $54K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $50K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $31K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $14K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $9K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.60 | Cotton terry towels | 99% |
| 6302.31 | Cotton bed linen | 0.2% |
| 6302.91 | Cotton kitchen and toilet linen | 0.1% |
| 6302.21 | Printed cotton bed linen | 0.1% |
| 6302.99 | Kitchen linen (other) | 0.1% |
| 6302.39 | Bed linen (other fibres) | 0.1% |
| 6302.10 | Knitted bed linen | 0% |
| 6302.32 | Polyester bed linen | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.99 per kg, close to the world average of $7.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bed linen imports to Botswana
Imports of bed linen by Botswana reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 52% |
| China | $3.3M | 47% |
| Namibia | $14K | 0.2% |
| India | $13K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana bed linen exports (HS 6302): 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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported bed linen worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy bed linen from Botswana?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Zambia (1%) and Namibia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 738% on the year.
What is the average export price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.99 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $7.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bed linen from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Botswana also import bed linen?
Yes. Botswana imported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Namibia. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6302.60 (99% of the value) and 6302.31 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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