Household refrigerators imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported household refrigerators worth $3.6 million (659 tonnes). That is 178% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $3.6M | 659 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 979 t |
| 2021 | $923K | 216 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 537 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 475 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 366 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 423 t |
Where Botswana imports household refrigerators from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 98% |
| China | $71K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, close to the world average of $5.14.
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 household refrigerators imports (HS 8418.21): 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 8418.21: Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported household refrigerators worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 659 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 178% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (2%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 990% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $5.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of household refrigerators to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators?
The HS code for household refrigerators is subheading 8418.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8418 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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