Coated steel sheets imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated steel sheets by Botswana reached $14.3 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.0 million.
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 | $14.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 12.2K t |
Where Botswana imports coated steel sheets from
South Africa alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+913% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.2M | 92% |
| Zambia | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| China | $38K | 0.3% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 48% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 32% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 14% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 3.6% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 1.5% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 0.5% |
| 7210.69 | Aluminium-coated steel sheet | 0.4% |
| 7210.11 | Tin-plated steel sheet thick | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported coated steel sheets worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Zambia (7%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 7210.49 (48% of the value) and 7210.41 (32%).
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