Plaster board (other) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported plaster board (other) worth $2.5 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $646K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $465K | 986 t |
| 2018 | $971K | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 5.7K t |
Where Botswana imports plaster board (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 99% |
| Namibia | $13K | 0.5% |
| China | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.43. 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 plaster board (other) imports (HS 6809.19): 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 6809.19: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster board (other) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported plaster board (other) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster board (other) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Namibia (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster board (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plaster board (other) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster board (other)?
The HS code for plaster board (other) is subheading 6809.19. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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