Cotton yarn imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton yarn by Botswana reached $2.4 million in 2024 (728 tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.4M | 728 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 614 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 331 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 579 t |
| 2020 | $185K | 38 t |
| 2019 | $154K | 64 t |
| 2018 | $595K | 170 t |
| 2017 | $640K | 213 t |
Where Botswana imports cotton yarn from
The largest suppliers were Lesotho (46%), Mozambique (44%), South Africa (5%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $1.1M | 46% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 44% |
| South Africa | $128K | 5.3% |
| India | $100K | 4.1% |
Product types under HS 5205
| 5205.12 | Medium cotton yarn | 74% |
| 5205.13 | Medium-fine cotton yarn | 17% |
| 5205.32 | Twisted medium cotton yarn | 5.2% |
| 5205.11 | Coarse cotton yarn | 3.7% |
| 5205.48 | Twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn | 0.1% |
| 5205.47 | Twisted combed superfine cotton yarn | 0% |
| 5205.44 | Twisted combed fine cotton yarn | 0% |
| 5205.21 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
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 yarn imports (HS 5205): 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 5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported cotton yarn worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 728 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton yarn to Botswana?
Lesotho was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Mozambique (44%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton yarn to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $640 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 280%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
The HS code for cotton yarn is heading 5205. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 5205.12 (74% of the value) and 5205.13 (17%).
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