Spray gun imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported spray gun worth $6.7 million (600 tonnes). That is 24% 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 | $6.7M | 600 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 756 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 753 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 852 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 627 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 423 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 636 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 658 t |
Where Botswana imports spray gun from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.7M | 85% |
| China | $222K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $200K | 3% |
| France | $161K | 2.4% |
| India | $131K | 2% |
| Namibia | $94K | 1.4% |
| Cyprus | $82K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $27K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $27K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8424
| 8424.90 | Spray machinery parts | 26% |
| 8424.82 | Agricultural spray equipment | 19% |
| 8424.10 | Fire extinguishers | 17% |
| 8424.89 | Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) | 17% |
| 8424.49 | Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) | 8.3% |
| 8424.30 | Steam and sand blasting machines | 5.6% |
| 8424.41 | Portable agricultural sprayers | 4.6% |
| 8424.20 | Spray guns and applicators | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8424.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.16 per kg, close to the world average of $10.10.
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 spray gun imports (HS 8424): 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 8424: Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of spray gun imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported spray gun worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 600 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray gun to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (3%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 598% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray gun per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.16 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $10.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spray gun to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray gun?
The HS code for spray gun is heading 8424. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8424.90 (26% of the value) and 8424.82 (19%).
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