Plugs and sockets imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plugs and sockets by Botswana reached $7.2 million in 2024 (336 tonnes). Value rose 129% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $7.2M | 336 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 263 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 226 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 328 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 328 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 335 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 264 t |
Where Botswana imports plugs and sockets from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.4M | 75% |
| China | $960K | 13% |
| South Africa | $745K | 10% |
| Australia | $83K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.55 per kg, 40% below the world average of $36.14, 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 plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported plugs and sockets worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 336 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 129% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Botswana?
Germany was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (13%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.55 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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