Electric heater imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric heater by Botswana reached $15.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 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 | $15.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Botswana imports electric heater from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.9M | 90% |
| China | $1.4M | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $73K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $47K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $19K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.1% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
| Israel | $4K | 0% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 28% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 19% |
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 16% |
| 8516.50 | Microwave ovens | 14% |
| 8516.40 | Electric irons | 6% |
| 8516.71 | Coffee and tea makers | 5% |
| 8516.90 | Heating appliance parts | 3.4% |
| 8516.72 | Toasters | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.12 per kg, 20% below the world average of $10.19, 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 electric heater imports (HS 8516): 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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported electric heater worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by China (9%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.12 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $10.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heater to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (28% of the value) and 8516.79 (19%).
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