Demonstration apparatus imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.3 million of demonstration apparatus in 2024 (22 tonnes). Value rose 720% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.5 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 | $2.3M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $276K | 12 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $484K | 18 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 15 t |
| 2019 | $972K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $576K | 13 t |
Where Botswana imports demonstration apparatus from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 91% |
| Germany | $61K | 2.7% |
| China | $60K | 2.6% |
| India | $50K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $36K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $104.31 per kg, 82% above the world average of $57.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 demonstration apparatus imports (HS 9023): 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 9023: Instruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses.
Common questions
What is the value of demonstration apparatus imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported demonstration apparatus worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 720% on 2023.
Which countries supply demonstration apparatus to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (3%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of demonstration apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $104.31 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $57.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of demonstration apparatus to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $576 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. The peak was 2018 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for demonstration apparatus?
The HS code for demonstration apparatus is heading 9023. In Botswana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9023.00. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9023 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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