Electrical switching apparatus (other) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical switching apparatus (other) by Botswana reached $15.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.8 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 | $15.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Botswana imports electrical switching apparatus (other) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.4M | 62% |
| South Africa | $5.1M | 34% |
| China | $248K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $137K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $136K | 0.9% |
| United States | $30K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.2% |
| India | $11K | 0.1% |
| France | $11K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.24 per kg, 63% below the world average of $35.57, 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.
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The shipment records behind Botswana electrical switching apparatus (other) imports (HS 8536.90): 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 8536.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switching apparatus (other) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switching apparatus (other) to Botswana?
Germany was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switching apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.24 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $35.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical switching apparatus (other) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other) is subheading 8536.90. 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.
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