Glassware imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported glassware worth $2.0 million (910 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.7 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 | $2.0M | 910 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 815 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 915 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 740 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 897 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Botswana imports glassware from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 88% |
| China | $197K | 9.8% |
| Brazil | $45K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7013
| 7013.99 | Glassware (other types) | 36% |
| 7013.37 | Drinking glasses (non-crystal) | 22% |
| 7013.49 | Table and kitchen glassware | 15% |
| 7013.28 | Stemware drinking glasses | 11% |
| 7013.10 | Glass-ceramic tableware | 7.5% |
| 7013.22 | Lead crystal stemware | 4.8% |
| 7013.41 | Lead crystal tableware | 1.9% |
| 7013.42 | Heat-resistant tableware | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.84, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana glassware imports (HS 7013): 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 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018).
Common questions
What is the value of glassware imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported glassware worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 910 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassware to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (10%) and Brazil (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glassware to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassware?
The HS code for glassware is heading 7013. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 7013.99 (36% of the value) and 7013.37 (22%).
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