Low voltage cable with connectors exports from Botswana: data, top buyers and prices
Botswana exported $42.1 million of low voltage cable with connectors in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 132% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 806 t |
| 2019 | $389K | 59 t |
| 2018 | $393K | 70 t |
| 2017 | $117K | 24 t |
Where Botswana exports low voltage cable with connectors to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $41.6M | 99% |
| Malaysia | $466K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, 70% below the world average of $25.63, 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.
Low voltage cable with connectors imports to Botswana
Botswana imported $9.9 million of low voltage cable with connectors in 2024 (817 tonnes). Germany alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.1M | 72% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 24% |
| China | $191K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $79K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.3% |
| United States | $28K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $14K | 0.1% |
| France | $12K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana low voltage cable with connectors exports (HS 8544.42): 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 8544.42: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable with connectors exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported low voltage cable with connectors worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy low voltage cable with connectors from Botswana?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($41.6 million), followed by Malaysia (1%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average export price of low voltage cable with connectors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $25.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of low voltage cable with connectors from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $116 thousand in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Botswana also import low voltage cable with connectors?
Yes. Botswana imported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, South Africa and China. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable with connectors?
The HS code for low voltage cable with connectors is subheading 8544.42. 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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