Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $12.8 million (18.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 113% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 74.0K t |
Where Botswana imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.8M | 100% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 80% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 16% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 3.3% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 1.3% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $1.3 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 64% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $856K | 64% |
| South Africa | $286K | 21% |
| Zambia | $205K | 15% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Namibia (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Botswana also export forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Botswana exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (80% of the value) and 7214.99 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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