Other footwear imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $4.3 million of other footwear in 2024 (63 tonnes). That is 58% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.8 million.
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 | $4.3M | 63 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 861 t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 724 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 959 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 908 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 237 t |
Where Botswana imports other footwear from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.1M | 95% |
| China | $136K | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $54K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6405
| 6405.90 | Footwear (other materials) | 87% |
| 6405.20 | Textile shoes (other) | 8.2% |
| 6405.10 | Leather footwear (other) | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.00 per kg, 343% above the world average of $15.36. 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 other footwear imports (HS 6405): 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 6405: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of other footwear imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported other footwear worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply other footwear to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (3%) and Namibia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of other footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $68.00 per kg in 2024, 343% above the world average of $15.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other footwear to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6405.90 (86% of the value) and 6405.20 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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