Men's knit shirt imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported men's knit shirt worth $3.0 million (107 tonnes). Value rose 31% 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 | $3.0M | 107 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 110 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 114 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 103 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 121 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 510 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 123 t |
Where Botswana imports men's knit shirt from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 88% |
| China | $367K | 12% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6105
| 6105.10 | Men's cotton knit shirt | 56% |
| 6105.20 | Men's synthetic knit shirt | 26% |
| 6105.90 | Men's knit shirt (other fibres) | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.36 per kg, close to the world average of $27.62.
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 shirt imports (HS 6105): 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 6105: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit shirt imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported men's knit shirt worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit shirt to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (12%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $27.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's knit shirt to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit shirt?
The HS code for men's knit shirt is heading 6105. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6105.10 (56% of the value) and 6105.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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