Low voltage cable (no connectors) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $49.0 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% 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 | $49.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $46.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $49.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $36.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 5.1K t |
Where Botswana imports low voltage cable (no connectors) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $35.8M | 73% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 18% |
| Zambia | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Australia | $922K | 1.9% |
| China | $867K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $430K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $168K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $61K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $23K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.52 per kg, close to the world average of $8.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low voltage cable (no connectors) exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $334 thousand (100 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $324K | 97% |
| Angola | $5K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana low voltage cable (no connectors) imports (HS 8544.49): 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 8544.49: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable (no connectors) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $49.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable (no connectors) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($35.8 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 869% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable (no connectors) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.52 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $8.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage cable (no connectors) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $49.0 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $49.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.9 million a year.
Does Botswana also export low voltage cable (no connectors)?
Yes. Botswana exported $334 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $48.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors)?
The HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors) is subheading 8544.49. 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 8544 page.
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