Paper notebooks and albums imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper notebooks and albums by Botswana reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.4 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 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 3.4K t |
Where Botswana imports paper notebooks and albums from
South Africa alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 97% |
| China | $95K | 2.6% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 37% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 24% |
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 22% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 11% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 4.5% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, close to the world average of $3.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper notebooks and albums exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported paper notebooks and albums worth $882 thousand (485 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana paper notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported paper notebooks and albums worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (3%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper notebooks and albums to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Botswana also export paper notebooks and albums?
Yes. Botswana exported $882 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 4820.10 (37% of the value) and 4820.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Botswana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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