Sports equipment imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported sports equipment worth $2.9 million (430 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 430 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 620 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 521 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 713 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 625 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 571 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 532 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 429 t |
Where Botswana imports sports equipment from
South Africa alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 82% |
| China | $446K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.6% |
| India | $14K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.4% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 43% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 31% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 12% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 4.5% |
| 9506.19 | Ski equipment | 2.8% |
| 9506.32 | Golf ball | 2% |
| 9506.61 | Tennis ball | 1.1% |
| 9506.59 | Badminton racket | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, 22% below the world average of $8.67, 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 sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported sports equipment worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 430 tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (15%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports equipment to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (43% of the value) and 9506.99 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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