Specialty seats imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.7 million of specialty seats in 2024 (291 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.7 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 | $2.7M | 291 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 329 t |
Where Botswana imports specialty seats from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 96% |
| China | $123K | 4.5% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.27 per kg, 41% above the world average of $6.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 specialty seats imports (HS 9401.80): 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 9401.80: Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of specialty seats imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported specialty seats worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 291 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (5%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.27 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $6.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty seats to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty seats?
The HS code for specialty seats is subheading 9401.80. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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