Men's shirt imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.6 million of men's shirt in 2024 (131 tonnes). Value rose 54% 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 | $3.6M | 131 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 170 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 162 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 244 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 586 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 119 t |
Where Botswana imports men's shirt from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 93% |
| China | $163K | 4.5% |
| India | $71K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6205
| 6205.20 | Cotton men's shirts | 39% |
| 6205.90 | Men's shirts (other materials) | 37% |
| 6205.30 | Man-made men's shirts | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.72 per kg, close to the world average of $33.07.
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 shirt imports (HS 6205): 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 6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's shirt imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported men's shirt worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 131 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's shirt to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.72 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $33.07 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 shirt to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's shirt?
The HS code for men's shirt is heading 6205. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6205.20 (39% of the value) and 6205.90 (37%).
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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