Radio receiver imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.2 million of radio receiver in 2024 (370 tonnes). Value rose 84% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.8 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 | $2.2M | 370 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 260 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 494 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 435 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 918 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 585 t |
Where Botswana imports radio receiver from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 52% |
| China | $1.1M | 48% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8527
| 8527.91 | Radios with recorder | 43% |
| 8527.99 | Radios (other) | 22% |
| 8527.29 | Car radios | 12% |
| 8527.13 | Portable radios with recorder | 10% |
| 8527.19 | Portable radios (other) | 8.7% |
| 8527.21 | Car radios with recorder | 5.4% |
| 8527.12 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: pocket-size radio cassette-players | 0.1% |
| 8527.92 | Clock radios | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8527.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.04 per kg, 82% below the world average of $33.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Botswana radio receiver imports (HS 8527): 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 8527: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..
Common questions
What is the value of radio receiver imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported radio receiver worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 370 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio receiver to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (47%) and Australia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio receiver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.04 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of radio receiver to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 87%. The peak was 2017 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio receiver?
The HS code for radio receiver is heading 8527. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8527.91 (43% of the value) and 8527.99 (21%).
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