Hosiery imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hosiery by Botswana reached $5.1 million in 2024 (576 tonnes). That is 85% more than in 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 | $5.1M | 576 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 915 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 775 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 744 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 587 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 678 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 619 t |
Where Botswana imports hosiery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+678% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 54% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 46% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6115
| 6115.95 | Cotton hosiery without soles | 53% |
| 6115.96 | Synthetic hosiery without soles | 23% |
| 6115.99 | Hosiery without soles (other materials) | 10% |
| 6115.29 | Tights of natural materials | 7.6% |
| 6115.22 | Opaque synthetic tights | 4.1% |
| 6115.21 | Sheer synthetic tights | 0.9% |
| 6115.30 | Sheer women's hosiery | 0.8% |
| 6115.10 | Compression hosiery | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6115.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.91 per kg, 41% below the world average of $15.07, 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 hosiery imports (HS 6115): 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 6115: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of hosiery imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported hosiery worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 576 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply hosiery to Botswana?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (46%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 825% on the year.
What is the average import price of hosiery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.91 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hosiery to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hosiery?
The HS code for hosiery is heading 6115. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6115.95 (53% of the value) and 6115.96 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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