Coaxial cable imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported coaxial cable worth $6.6 million (496 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.6 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 | $6.6M | 496 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 811 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 520 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 587 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 870 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 322 t |
Where Botswana imports coaxial cable from
Germany alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 60% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 38% |
| China | $61K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $26K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $21K | 0.3% |
| United States | $11K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.32 per kg, close to the world average of $11.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coaxial cable exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported coaxial cable worth $6.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Namibia alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $5.8M | 97% |
| South Africa | $165K | 2.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported coaxial cable worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 496 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to Botswana?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by South Africa (38%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.32 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $11.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coaxial cable to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Botswana also export coaxial cable?
Yes. Botswana exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. That compares with imports of $6.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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