Hand tools (other) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand tools (other) by Botswana reached $2.6 million in 2024 (259 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.4 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 | $2.6M | 259 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 410 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 332 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 623 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 448 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 274 t |
Where Botswana imports hand tools (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 92% |
| China | $115K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $21K | 0.8% |
| France | $8K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.12 per kg, close to the world average of $9.72.
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 hand tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported hand tools (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 259 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (4%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hand tools (other) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2021 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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