Solar cells and LED imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $4.7 million of solar cells and led in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 772 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 940 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 676 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 949 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 848 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 54 t |
Where Botswana imports solar cells and led from
South Africa alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 79% |
| China | $632K | 14% |
| Namibia | $258K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $55K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $51K | 1.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 33% below the world average of $4.62, 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 solar cells and led imports (HS 8541.40): 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 8541.40: Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED).
Common questions
What is the value of solar cells and led imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported solar cells and led worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply solar cells and led to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (14%) and Namibia (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of solar cells and led per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $4.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of solar cells and led to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2023 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for solar cells and led?
The HS code for solar cells and led is subheading 8541.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8541 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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