Putty imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of putty by Botswana reached $4.9 million in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.3 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 | $4.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 9.6K t |
Where Botswana imports putty from
South Africa alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.3M | 87% |
| Australia | $551K | 11% |
| China | $33K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.90 | Sealant and mastic | 59% |
| 3214.10 | Painters putty | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 78% below the world average of $1.58, 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 putty imports (HS 3214): 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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported putty worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Australia (11%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of putty to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3214.90 (59% of the value) and 3214.10 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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