Electrical wire and cable exports from Botswana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of electrical wire and cable by Botswana reached $150.2 million in 2024 (18.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $155.7M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $152.1M | 21.2K t |
| 2021 | $114.3M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $81.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $118.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $127.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $118.2M | 15.0K t |
Where Botswana exports electrical wire and cable to
South Africa alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $143.8M | 96% |
| Namibia | $5.8M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $466K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $33K | 0% |
| Zambia | $7K | 0% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 0% |
| Angola | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 68% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 28% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 4% |
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 0.2% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 0% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 0% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.24 per kg, 42% below the world average of $14.30, 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.
Electrical wire and cable imports to Botswana
In 2024, Botswana imported electrical wire and cable worth $78.5 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $51.8M | 66% |
| Germany | $20.0M | 26% |
| China | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $437K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $168K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $61K | 0.1% |
| United States | $54K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana electrical wire and cable exports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported electrical wire and cable worth $150.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy electrical wire and cable from Botswana?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($143.8 million), followed by Namibia (4%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.24 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $14.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of electrical wire and cable from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $118.2 million in 2017 to $150.2 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $155.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.3 million a year.
Does Botswana also import electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Botswana imported $78.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Germany and China. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $71.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8544.30 (68% of the value) and 8544.42 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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