Semiconductors imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductors by Botswana reached $5.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, 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 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 727 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 926 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 134 t |
Where Botswana imports semiconductors from
South Africa alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.2M | 80% |
| China | $666K | 13% |
| Namibia | $258K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $55K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $51K | 1% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Solar cells and LED | 88% |
| 8541.90 | Semiconductor parts | 4.9% |
| 8541.29 | Power transistors | 3.7% |
| 8541.30 | Thyristors and triacs | 1.8% |
| 8541.10 | Diodes | 1.4% |
| 8541.60 | Piezo-electric crystals | 0.1% |
| 8541.21 | Low power transistors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.54, 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 semiconductors imports (HS 8541): 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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported semiconductors worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 222 countries worldwide. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Namibia (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $7.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semiconductors to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (88% of the value) and 8541.90 (5%).
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