Cotton hosiery without soles imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton hosiery without soles by Botswana reached $2.7 million in 2024 (324 tonnes). Value rose 152% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | 325 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 130 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 107 t |
| 2020 | $318K | 185 t |
| 2019 | $520K | 169 t |
| 2018 | $442K | 612 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 141 t |
Where Botswana imports cotton hosiery without soles from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 80% |
| South Africa | $543K | 20% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.37 per kg, 41% below the world average of $14.29, 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 cotton hosiery without soles imports (HS 6115.95): 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 6115.95: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton hosiery without soles imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported cotton hosiery without soles worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 324 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton hosiery without soles to Botswana?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cotton hosiery without soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.37 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $14.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton hosiery without soles to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton hosiery without soles?
The HS code for cotton hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.95. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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