Microphone imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported microphone worth $6.9 million (329 tonnes). Value rose 4% 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 | $6.9M | 329 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 545 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 633 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 240 t |
Where Botswana imports microphone from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.7M | 83% |
| China | $1.1M | 16% |
| France | $50K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.2% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0% |
| Australia | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8518
| 8518.29 | Unmounted loudspeakers | 24% |
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones | 22% |
| 8518.40 | Audio amplifiers | 14% |
| 8518.22 | Multiple loudspeaker systems | 11% |
| 8518.21 | Single loudspeakers | 9.4% |
| 8518.50 | Sound amplifier sets | 9.1% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones | 6.8% |
| 8518.90 | Audio equipment parts | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.96 per kg, 43% below the world average of $36.80, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 microphone imports (HS 8518): 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 8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Common questions
What is the value of microphone imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported microphone worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 329 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphone to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (16%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.96 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $36.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of microphone to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphone?
The HS code for microphone is heading 8518. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8518.29 (24% of the value) and 8518.30 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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