Medical instruments (other) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical instruments (other) by Botswana reached $11.2 million in 2024 (267 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.9 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 | $11.2M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 531 t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 411 t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 602 t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 686 t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 304 t |
Where Botswana imports medical instruments (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.3M | 74% |
| Germany | $901K | 8% |
| United States | $770K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $498K | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $147K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $135K | 1.2% |
| China | $99K | 0.9% |
| India | $89K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $83K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.09 per kg, 73% above the world average of $24.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Botswana medical instruments (other) imports (HS 9018.90): 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 9018.90: Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments (other) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported medical instruments (other) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments (other) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Germany (8%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.09 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $24.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical instruments (other) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments (other)?
The HS code for medical instruments (other) is subheading 9018.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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