Gas and liquid meters imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.7 million of gas and liquid meters in 2024 (12 tonnes). Value rose 157% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 9 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $510K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $713K | 7 t |
| 2018 | $973K | 22 t |
| 2017 | $926K | 5 t |
Where Botswana imports gas and liquid meters from
South Africa alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 94% |
| United States | $126K | 4.6% |
| Australia | $20K | 0.7% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $226.87 per kg, 63% above the world average of $138.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 gas and liquid meters imports (HS 9026.80): 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 9026.80: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032).
Common questions
What is the value of gas and liquid meters imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported gas and liquid meters worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 157% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas and liquid meters to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Australia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas and liquid meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $226.87 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $138.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas and liquid meters to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $926 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas and liquid meters?
The HS code for gas and liquid meters is subheading 9026.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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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