Paper articles imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper articles by Botswana reached $3.2 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.8 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 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Botswana imports paper articles from
South Africa alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 96% |
| China | $59K | 1.9% |
| India | $44K | 1.4% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 36% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 35% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 22% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 4.4% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 2.1% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.82, 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 paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported paper articles worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (36% of the value) and 4823.69 (35%).
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