Portable computers imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $23.3 million of portable computers in 2024 (92 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.3 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 | $23.3M | 92 t |
| 2023 | $27.0M | 129 t |
| 2022 | $40.3M | 186 t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 130 t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 80 t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 80 t |
Where Botswana imports portable computers from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.8M | 93% |
| China | $876K | 3.8% |
| United States | $216K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $181K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $56K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $43K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $28K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $253.21 per kg, close to the world average of $279.80.
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 portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported portable computers worth $23.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by China (4%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $253.21 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $279.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable computers to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $23.3 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $40.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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