Brooms and brushes imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported brooms and brushes worth $5.1 million (663 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $5.1M | 663 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 883 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 908 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 900 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 964 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 445 t |
Where Botswana imports brooms and brushes from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 91% |
| China | $423K | 8.2% |
| India | $43K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 32% |
| 9603.90 | Mop | 32% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 22% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 8.2% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 2.7% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 1.9% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, close to the world average of $9.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Botswana brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported brooms and brushes worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 663 tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (8%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 9603.21 (32% of the value) and 9603.90 (32%).
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