Sanitary products imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported sanitary products worth $19.4 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $19.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 3.5K t |
Where Botswana imports sanitary products from
South Africa alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.8M | 97% |
| China | $285K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $128K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $124K | 0.6% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, close to the world average of $4.17.
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 sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported sanitary products worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by China (1%) and Namibia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $4.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sanitary products to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $20.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Botswana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
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