Knitted and crocheted hats imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.0 million of knitted and crocheted hats in 2024 (305 tonnes). Value rose 65% on 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 | $3.0M | 305 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 221 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 223 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 205 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 133 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 171 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 689 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 197 t |
Where Botswana imports knitted and crocheted hats from
South Africa alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 88% |
| China | $337K | 11% |
| India | $14K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.97 per kg, 62% below the world average of $26.06, 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 knitted and crocheted hats imports (HS 6505): 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 6505: Hats and other headgear; knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted and crocheted hats imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported knitted and crocheted hats worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted and crocheted hats to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (11%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted and crocheted hats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.97 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $26.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knitted and crocheted hats to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted and crocheted hats?
The HS code for knitted and crocheted hats is heading 6505. In Botswana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6505.00. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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