Seamless steel pipes imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported seamless steel pipes worth $10.4 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.3 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 | $10.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Botswana imports seamless steel pipes from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.2M | 98% |
| Zambia | $147K | 1.4% |
| China | $72K | 0.7% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.49 | Seamless stainless tube | 49% |
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 10% |
| 7304.11 | Stainless seamless line pipe | 9.4% |
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 8.4% |
| 7304.59 | Seamless alloy steel tube | 8.1% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 6.8% |
| 7304.23 | Carbon steel seamless drill pipe | 1.7% |
| 7304.51 | Cold-drawn alloy steel tube | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Seamless steel pipes exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported seamless steel pipes worth $616 thousand (169 tonnes). Lesotho alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $519K | 84% |
| Angola | $61K | 9.9% |
| India | $31K | 5% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported seamless steel pipes worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Zambia (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 268%. The peak was 2021 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Botswana also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. Botswana exported $616 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Angola and India. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 7304.49 (49% of the value) and 7304.29 (10%).
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