Measuring instruments imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $6.4 million of measuring instruments in 2024 (72 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.1 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 | $6.4M | 72 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 84 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 161 t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $19.1M | 120 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 97 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 28 t |
Where Botswana imports measuring instruments from
South Africa alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.3M | 82% |
| China | $604K | 9.4% |
| Israel | $127K | 2% |
| India | $95K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $54K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $51K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $50K | 0.8% |
| United States | $41K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Precision measuring instruments | 74% |
| 9031.90 | Measurement device parts | 12% |
| 9031.49 | Optical measurement instrument | 8.5% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 5% |
| 9031.10 | Machine balancing equipment | 1.2% |
| 9031.41 | Semiconductor inspection systems | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $89.32 per kg, close to the world average of $90.86.
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 measuring instruments imports (HS 9031): 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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported measuring instruments worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (9%) and Israel (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $89.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $90.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of measuring instruments to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2019 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (73% of the value) and 9031.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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