Computer imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer by Botswana reached $39.3 million in 2024 (189 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $73.4 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 | $39.3M | 189 t |
| 2023 | $53.6M | 334 t |
| 2022 | $73.4M | 446 t |
| 2021 | $53.9M | 310 t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $45.1M | 316 t |
| 2018 | $51.7M | 329 t |
| 2017 | $43.4M | 264 t |
Where Botswana imports computer from
South Africa alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $31.7M | 81% |
| China | $3.2M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $739K | 1.9% |
| United States | $428K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $309K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $302K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $242K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $240K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $239K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 59% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 16% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 7% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 4.8% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 4.7% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 4% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 2.2% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $207.80 per kg, close to the world average of $236.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer exports from Botswana
Exports of computer by Botswana reached $469 thousand in 2024 (6 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (35%), Lesotho (34%), South Africa (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $165K | 35% |
| Lesotho | $158K | 34% |
| South Africa | $35K | 7.4% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 6.9% |
| Namibia | $14K | 3% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 2.8% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $7K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $6K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported computer worth $39.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by China (8%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $207.80 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.4 million in 2017 to $39.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $73.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.0 million a year.
Does Botswana also export computer?
Yes. Botswana exported $469 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Lesotho and South Africa. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $38.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (59% of the value) and 8471.50 (16%).
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