Sawn wood imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $23.6 million of sawn wood in 2024 (45.6 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.1 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 | $23.6M | 45.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 39.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 41.4K t |
| 2021 | $34.1M | 55.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 39.9K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 56.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 35.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 48.7K t |
Where Botswana imports sawn wood from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.4M | 91% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.2M | 9.5% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 88% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 5.5% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 4.3% |
| 4407.26 | Sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) | 1.7% |
| 4407.25 | Sawn meranti boards | 0.3% |
| 4407.91 | Sawn oak boards | 0.1% |
| 4407.92 | Sawn beech boards | 0.1% |
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.54.
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 sawn wood imports (HS 4407): 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 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported sawn wood worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn wood to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by Zimbabwe (10%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sawn wood to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $34.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 4407.11 (88% of the value) and 4407.19 (6%).
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