Computer parts imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer parts by Botswana reached $2.7 million in 2024 (75 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.5 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 | $2.7M | 75 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 122 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 144 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 138 t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 142 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 71 t |
Where Botswana imports computer parts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (31%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 48% |
| China | $852K | 31% |
| Netherlands | $167K | 6.1% |
| Israel | $123K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $33K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $25K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $23K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $19K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8473
| 8473.30 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471 | 78% |
| 8473.40 | Office machine parts | 8.7% |
| 8473.50 | Office equipment parts (multipurpose) | 8% |
| 8473.29 | Calculator and register parts | 5.1% |
| 8473.21 | Portable calculator parts | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8473.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.45 per kg, 73% below the world average of $132.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer parts exports from Botswana
Botswana exported $205 thousand of computer parts in 2024 (2 tonnes). South Africa alone took 87% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $179K | 87% |
| Zambia | $13K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana computer parts imports (HS 8473): 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 8473: Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 84.70 to 84.72.
Common questions
What is the value of computer parts imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported computer parts worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75 tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer parts to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (31%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 795% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.45 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $132.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer parts to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Botswana also export computer parts?
Yes. Botswana exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zambia and the Netherlands. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer parts?
The HS code for computer parts is heading 8473. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8473.30 (78% of the value) and 8473.40 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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