Electrical switches imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.6 million of electrical switches in 2024 (170 tonnes). Value rose 62% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 170 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 160 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 154 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 363 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 234 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 177 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 150 t |
Where Botswana imports electrical switches from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.1M | 86% |
| China | $321K | 9% |
| Australia | $61K | 1.7% |
| India | $42K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.4% |
| France | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.10 per kg, 59% below the world average of $51.50, 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 switches imports (HS 8536.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported electrical switches worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (9%) and Australia (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.10 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $51.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switches to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Botswana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World electrical switches trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Botswana
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.