Bulk washing concentrate imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk washing concentrate by Botswana reached $35.1 million in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $35.1M | 27.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 21.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 6.1K t |
Where Botswana imports bulk washing concentrate from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $35.0M | 100% |
| India | $44K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $41K | 0.1% |
| China | $12K | 0% |
| Australia | $5K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 44% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
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The shipment records behind Botswana bulk washing concentrate imports (HS 3402.90): 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 3402.90: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk washing concentrate imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported bulk washing concentrate worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk washing concentrate to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($35.0 million), followed by India (0%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk washing concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk washing concentrate to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, an increase of 326%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk washing concentrate?
The HS code for bulk washing concentrate is subheading 3402.90. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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