Sports sneakers imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.4 million of sports sneakers in 2024 (40 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 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 | $2.4M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 93 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 74 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 71 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 185 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 80 t |
Where Botswana imports sports sneakers from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 100% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.67 per kg, 48% above the world average of $40.94. 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 sports sneakers imports (HS 6404.11): 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 6404.11: Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of sports sneakers imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported sports sneakers worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports sneakers to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports sneakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.67 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $40.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports sneakers to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports sneakers?
The HS code for sports sneakers is subheading 6404.11. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6404 page.
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