Light cotton fabric imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported light cotton fabric worth $2.0 million (313 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.4 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 | $2.0M | 313 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 433 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 581 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 540 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 567 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 647 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 448 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 347 t |
Where Botswana imports light cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 96% |
| China | $52K | 2.5% |
| India | $24K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.52 | Printed medium plain cotton fabric | 40% |
| 5208.49 | Multi-colour light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 24% |
| 5208.29 | Bleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 18% |
| 5208.59 | Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 6.7% |
| 5208.19 | Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 4.4% |
| 5208.33 | Dyed light twill cotton fabric | 2.9% |
| 5208.43 | Multi-colour light twill cotton fabric | 1.2% |
| 5208.22 | Bleached medium plain cotton fabric | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, 31% below the world average of $9.39, 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 light cotton fabric imports (HS 5208): 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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported light cotton fabric worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 313 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light cotton fabric to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 5208.52 (40% of the value) and 5208.49 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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