Refrigerator imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refrigerator by Botswana reached $25.3 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 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 | $25.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Botswana imports refrigerator from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $24.3M | 96% |
| Turkey | $503K | 2% |
| China | $427K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.1% |
| India | $9K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 25% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 14% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 13% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 13% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 13% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 8.9% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 7.2% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, 36% below the world average of $7.19, 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 refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported refrigerator worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 709% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigerator to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8418.30 (25% of the value) and 8418.21 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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