Power tool imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.4 million of power tool in 2024 (210 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | 210 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 284 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 340 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 342 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 270 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 303 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 231 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 111 t |
Where Botswana imports power tool from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 85% |
| China | $377K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $64K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $21K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.5% |
| United States | $17K | 0.5% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8467
| 8467.29 | Electric hand tools (other types) | 29% |
| 8467.21 | Electric hand drills | 22% |
| 8467.81 | Chainsaws with non-electric motors | 14% |
| 8467.89 | Hand tools with non-electric motors | 12% |
| 8467.99 | Hand tool parts (other types) | 8.4% |
| 8467.22 | Electric hand saws | 6.6% |
| 8467.91 | Chainsaw parts | 4.1% |
| 8467.19 | Pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8467.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.20 per kg, close to the world average of $16.84.
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 power tool imports (HS 8467): 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 8467: Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of power tool imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported power tool worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 210 tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply power tool to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (11%) and Switzerland (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of power tool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $16.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of power tool to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for power tool?
The HS code for power tool is heading 8467. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8467.29 (29% of the value) and 8467.21 (22%).
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