Polish imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported polish worth $3.4 million (773 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 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 | $3.4M | 773 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 836 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 745 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 793 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 808 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 880 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 910 t |
Where Botswana imports polish from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 99% |
| United States | $16K | 0.5% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3405
| 3405.10 | Shoe polish | 42% |
| 3405.90 | Metal polish | 39% |
| 3405.20 | Furniture polish | 17% |
| 3405.30 | Car polish | 0.8% |
| 3405.40 | Scouring paste | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.43 per kg, close to the world average of $4.43.
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 polish imports (HS 3405): 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 3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal.
Common questions
What is the value of polish imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported polish worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 773 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polish to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United States (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of polish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polish to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polish?
The HS code for polish is heading 3405. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3405.10 (42% of the value) and 3405.90 (39%).
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