Printed matter imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed matter by Botswana reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.0 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 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 764 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 893 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 856 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 781 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Botswana imports printed matter from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.1M | 84% |
| Malta | $213K | 5.8% |
| France | $154K | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $58K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $56K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 1% |
| Australia | $26K | 0.7% |
| China | $24K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 56% |
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 42% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, 62% below the world average of $7.38, 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 printed matter imports (HS 4911): 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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported printed matter worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Malta (6%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $7.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed matter to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 4911.10 (56% of the value) and 4911.99 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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