Electrical machinery imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical machinery by Botswana reached $5.0 million in 2024 (90 tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.8 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 | $5.0M | 90 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 132 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 160 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 30 t |
Where Botswana imports electrical machinery from
South Africa alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 55% |
| Israel | $1.6M | 32% |
| China | $220K | 4.4% |
| Namibia | $172K | 3.4% |
| United States | $110K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $50K | 1% |
| France | $23K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $21K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 0.3% |
| India | $13K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 90% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 7.8% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 1.8% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0.2% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.96 per kg, 24% below the world average of $74.10, 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 electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported electrical machinery worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Israel (32%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.96 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (90% of the value) and 8543.90 (8%).
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