Furniture imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $24.4 million of furniture in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $35.9 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 | $24.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 29.7K t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $35.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $32.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2017 | $34.5M | 12.7K t |
Where Botswana imports furniture from
South Africa alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.3M | 79% |
| China | $4.6M | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $158K | 0.7% |
| India | $87K | 0.4% |
| United States | $75K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $67K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $20K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $15K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 27% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 23% |
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 18% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 11% |
| 9403.70 | Plastic furniture | 7% |
| 9403.90 | Furniture parts | 5% |
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 4.5% |
| 9403.40 | Wooden kitchen furniture | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, close to the world average of $3.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furniture exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported furniture worth $483 thousand (235 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (44%), South Africa (30%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $211K | 44% |
| South Africa | $145K | 30% |
| United States | $35K | 7.2% |
| Angola | $26K | 5.5% |
| Kenya | $18K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $13K | 2.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $11K | 2.2% |
| Lesotho | $5K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $5K | 1.1% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana furniture imports (HS 9403): 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 9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported furniture worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by China (19%) and Zimbabwe (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.5 million in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $35.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.0 million a year.
Does Botswana also export furniture?
Yes. Botswana exported $483 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, South Africa and the United States. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 9403.60 (26% of the value) and 9403.50 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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