Men's clothing imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $16.3 million of men's clothing in 2024 (536 tonnes). Value rose 45% 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 | $16.3M | 536 t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 922 t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 754 t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 805 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 962 t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 778 t |
Where Botswana imports men's clothing from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.5M | 95% |
| China | $569K | 3.5% |
| India | $111K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 48% |
| 6203.49 | Men's trousers (other materials) | 17% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 14% |
| 6203.39 | Men's jackets (other materials) | 8.6% |
| 6203.32 | Cotton men's jackets | 4.8% |
| 6203.33 | Synthetic men's jackets | 2.9% |
| 6203.19 | Men's suits (other materials) | 2.6% |
| 6203.22 | Cotton men's ensembles | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.40 per kg, close to the world average of $26.60.
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 men's clothing imports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported men's clothing worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by China (4%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.40 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $26.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's clothing to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (48% of the value) and 6203.49 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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