Painters putty imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of painters putty by Botswana reached $2.0 million in 2024 (829 tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 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 | $2.0M | 829 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Botswana imports painters putty from
South Africa alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 69% |
| Australia | $550K | 28% |
| China | $33K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $32K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.24, 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 painters putty imports (HS 3214.10): 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 3214.10: Mastics: painters' fillings.
Common questions
What is the value of painters putty imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported painters putty worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 829 tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply painters putty to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Australia (27%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of painters putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of painters putty to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for painters putty?
The HS code for painters putty is subheading 3214.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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