Centrifuge imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $29.0 million of centrifuge in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $29.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 972 t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 955 t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Botswana imports centrifuge from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $22.2M | 77% |
| China | $6.2M | 21% |
| India | $186K | 0.6% |
| United States | $118K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $86K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $39K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 30% |
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 25% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 20% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 11% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 7.8% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 5.4% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 0.6% |
| 8421.12 | Centrifugal clothes dryers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.62 per kg, close to the world average of $21.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Centrifuge exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported centrifuge worth $219 thousand (24 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $120K | 55% |
| Zimbabwe | $49K | 22% |
| Angola | $10K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $9K | 4% |
| Kenya | $7K | 3.1% |
| Chile | $6K | 2.9% |
| Lesotho | $4K | 2% |
| Malawi | $4K | 2% |
| India | $3K | 1.4% |
| United States | $2K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported centrifuge worth $29.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by China (21%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.62 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of centrifuge to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $29.0 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Botswana also export centrifuge?
Yes. Botswana exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zimbabwe and Angola. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $28.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8421.21 (30% of the value) and 8421.99 (25%).
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