Rubber articles (other) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber articles (other) by Botswana reached $5.4 million in 2024 (584 tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.6 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 | $5.4M | 584 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 502 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 699 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 634 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 672 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 782 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 643 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 425 t |
Where Botswana imports rubber articles (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 68% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 30% |
| China | $73K | 1.4% |
| India | $17K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $12K | 0.2% |
| France | $10K | 0.2% |
| Estonia | $2K | 0% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.16 per kg, close to the world average of $9.59.
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 rubber articles (other) imports (HS 4016.99): 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 4016.99: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles (other) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported rubber articles (other) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 584 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles (other) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (30%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber articles (other) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2018 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles (other)?
The HS code for rubber articles (other) is subheading 4016.99. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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