Men's knit underwear imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported men's knit underwear worth $2.4 million (100 tonnes). Value rose 26% 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 | $2.4M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 151 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 142 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 145 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 81 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 77 t |
Where Botswana imports men's knit underwear from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 99% |
| China | $31K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6107
| 6107.11 | Men's cotton knit underpants | 59% |
| 6107.12 | Men's synthetic knit underpants | 10% |
| 6107.22 | Men's synthetic knit pyjamas | 10% |
| 6107.19 | Men's knit underpants (other fibres) | 8% |
| 6107.21 | Men's cotton knit pyjamas | 5.4% |
| 6107.99 | Men's knit bathrobe (other fibres) | 5.3% |
| 6107.29 | Men's knit pyjamas (other fibres) | 0.9% |
| 6107.91 | Men's cotton knit bathrobe | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6107.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.79 per kg, 21% above the world average of $19.59. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana men's knit underwear imports (HS 6107): 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 6107: Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit underwear imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported men's knit underwear worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit underwear to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (1%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.79 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $19.59 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 underwear to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit underwear?
The HS code for men's knit underwear is heading 6107. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6107.11 (59% of the value) and 6107.12 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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