Men's knit clothing imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported men's knit clothing worth $9.4 million (440 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.3 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 | $9.4M | 441 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 880 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 559 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 733 t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 1.0K t |
Where Botswana imports men's knit clothing from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.8M | 94% |
| China | $522K | 5.6% |
| India | $13K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $9K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6103
| 6103.49 | Men's knit trousers (other fibres) | 33% |
| 6103.43 | Men's synthetic knit trousers | 31% |
| 6103.33 | Men's synthetic knit jacket | 11% |
| 6103.42 | Men's cotton knit trousers | 10% |
| 6103.39 | Men's knit jacket (other fibres) | 4.3% |
| 6103.41 | Men's wool knit trousers | 3.4% |
| 6103.10 | Men's knit suit | 3.1% |
| 6103.29 | Men's knit ensemble (other fibres) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.31 per kg, close to the world average of $20.01.
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 knit clothing imports (HS 6103): 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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported men's knit clothing worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 440 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit clothing to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (6%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.31 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $20.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's knit clothing to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
The HS code for men's knit clothing is heading 6103. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6103.49 (33% of the value) and 6103.43 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Botswana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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