Leather bags and cases imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $9.8 million of leather bags and cases in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 34% 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 | $9.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Botswana imports leather bags and cases from
South Africa alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.6M | 88% |
| China | $1.1M | 11% |
| Kenya | $32K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 38% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 16% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 11% |
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 8.5% |
| 4202.19 | Luggage (fibre or paperboard) | 6.8% |
| 4202.11 | Leather luggage | 5.8% |
| 4202.31 | Small leather goods | 4.7% |
| 4202.29 | Handbag (fibre or paperboard) | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.11 per kg, 64% below the world average of $20.00, 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 leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported leather bags and cases worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (11%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 4202.92 (38% of the value) and 4202.99 (16%).
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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