Soap imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported soap worth $29.7 million (11.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $45.0 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 | $29.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $45.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.4M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $41.0M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $42.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 12.9K t |
Where Botswana imports soap from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $29.5M | 99% |
| Indonesia | $61K | 0.2% |
| China | $50K | 0.2% |
| India | $38K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $12K | 0% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0% |
| Poland | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3401
| 3401.11 | Toilet bar soap | 39% |
| 3401.19 | Industrial bar soap | 25% |
| 3401.30 | Liquid skin wash | 19% |
| 3401.20 | Liquid and cream soap | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
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 soap imports (HS 3401): 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 3401: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
Common questions
What is the value of soap imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported soap worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply soap to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($29.5 million), followed by Indonesia (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of soap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soap to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $45.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for soap?
The HS code for soap is heading 3401. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3401.11 (39% of the value) and 3401.19 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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