Steel articles imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported steel articles worth $17.3 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $17.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 4.3K t |
Where Botswana imports steel articles from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.8M | 86% |
| China | $1.7M | 9.6% |
| Australia | $464K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $130K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $64K | 0.4% |
| France | $40K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $13K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 66% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 28% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 3.6% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, 43% below the world average of $4.42, 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.
Steel articles exports from Botswana
Botswana exported $5.7 million of steel articles in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported steel articles worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by China (10%) and Australia (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel articles to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Botswana also export steel articles?
Yes. Botswana exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Namibia and Zambia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (66% of the value) and 7326.11 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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