Office chairs imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported office chairs worth $2.5 million (265 tonnes). That is 266% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 265 t |
| 2023 | $695K | 69 t |
| 2022 | $660K | 78 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 280 t |
| 2020 | $833K | 146 t |
| 2019 | $878K | 238 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 212 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 161 t |
Where Botswana imports office chairs from
South Africa alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 60% |
| China | $1.0M | 40% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.60 per kg, 63% above the world average of $5.89. 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 office chairs imports (HS 9401.30): 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 9401.30: Seats: swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture.
Common questions
What is the value of office chairs imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported office chairs worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 265 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 266% on 2023.
Which countries supply office chairs to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (40%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of office chairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.60 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $5.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of office chairs to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for office chairs?
The HS code for office chairs is subheading 9401.30. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9401 page.
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