Plastic sanitary ware imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sanitary ware by Botswana reached $2.6 million in 2024 (814 tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.3 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 | $2.6M | 814 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 812 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 741 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 843 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 750 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 738 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 992 t |
Where Botswana imports plastic sanitary ware from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 77% |
| China | $592K | 23% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3922
| 3922.90 | Plastic sanitary fixtures | 63% |
| 3922.10 | Plastic bathtubs and sinks | 31% |
| 3922.20 | Plastic toilet seats | 5.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 50% below the world average of $6.34, 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 plastic sanitary ware imports (HS 3922): 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 3922: Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sanitary ware imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported plastic sanitary ware worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 814 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sanitary ware to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (23%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $6.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sanitary ware to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2020 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sanitary ware?
The HS code for plastic sanitary ware is heading 3922. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3922.90 (63% of the value) and 3922.10 (31%).
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