Ceramic floor and wall tiles imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles by Botswana reached $16.1 million in 2024 (39.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $16.1M | 39.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 41.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 39.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 14.6K t |
Where Botswana imports ceramic floor and wall tiles from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.2M | 57% |
| Zambia | $4.1M | 26% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.1M | 13% |
| China | $595K | 3.7% |
| India | $41K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6907
| 6907.40 | Ceramic trim and finishing pieces | 77% |
| 6907.30 | Ceramic mosaic tiles and cubes | 14% |
| 6907.21 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) | 6.7% |
| 6907.23 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) | 1.4% |
| 6907.22 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
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 ceramic floor and wall tiles imports (HS 6907): 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 6907: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Zambia (26%) and Zimbabwe (13%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles is heading 6907. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6907.40 (77% of the value) and 6907.30 (14%).
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