Static power converters imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $8.6 million of static power converters in 2024 (222 tonnes). That is 10% 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 | $8.6M | 222 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 367 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 276 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 268 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 293 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 161 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 144 t |
Where Botswana imports static power converters from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.0M | 70% |
| China | $2.1M | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $89K | 1% |
| Israel | $70K | 0.8% |
| France | $67K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.4% |
| India | $30K | 0.4% |
| United States | $28K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.61 per kg, close to the world average of $42.84.
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 static power converters imports (HS 8504.40): 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 8504.40: Electrical static converters.
Common questions
What is the value of static power converters imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported static power converters worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222 tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply static power converters to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (24%) and Zimbabwe (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of static power converters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.61 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $42.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of static power converters to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for static power converters?
The HS code for static power converters is subheading 8504.40. 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 8504 page.
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