Electrical parts imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.9 million of electrical parts in 2024 (383 tonnes). That is 70% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.9 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 | $3.9M | 383 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 704 t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 744 t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 790 t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 777 t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 965 t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 839 t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 665 t |
Where Botswana imports electrical parts from
South Africa alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 56% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 36% |
| China | $192K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.5% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 92% |
| 8538.10 | Distribution board parts | 7.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.20 per kg, 58% below the world average of $24.56, 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 parts imports (HS 8538): 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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported electrical parts worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 383 tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (36%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.20 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $24.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical parts to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2019 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8538.90 (92% of the value) and 8538.10 (8%).
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