Prefabricated buildings imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $7.9 million of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $7.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 3.8K t |
Where Botswana imports prefabricated buildings from
South Africa alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.5M | 83% |
| China | $1.0M | 13% |
| India | $206K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $139K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 97% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.98, 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.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Botswana
Exports of prefabricated buildings by Botswana reached $1.4 million in 2024 (233 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $1.4M | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported prefabricated buildings worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (13%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Botswana also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Botswana exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and Malaysia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (97% of the value) and 9406.10 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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