Lithium-ion batteries imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported lithium-ion batteries worth $4.9 million (184 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $4.9M | 184 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 202 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 134 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 100 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 92 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $855K | 12 t |
Where Botswana imports lithium-ion batteries from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 54% |
| China | $2.0M | 41% |
| United States | $98K | 2% |
| Namibia | $71K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.42 per kg, close to the world average of $31.77.
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 lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported lithium-ion batteries worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184 tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 221 countries worldwide. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (41%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.42 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $855 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 469%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
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