Cosmetic imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported cosmetic worth $36.2 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 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 | $36.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.5M | 5.2K t |
Where Botswana imports cosmetic from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $35.8M | 99% |
| Tanzania | $222K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $59K | 0.2% |
| India | $42K | 0.1% |
| China | $36K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $21K | 0.1% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Israel | $2K | 0% |
| Australia | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 95% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 2.6% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 1.4% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 0.9% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, 74% below the world average of $21.51, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana cosmetic imports (HS 3304): 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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported cosmetic worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($35.8 million), followed by Tanzania (1%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cosmetic to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.5 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (95% of the value) and 3304.10 (3%).
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