Steel sanitary ware imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported steel sanitary ware worth $3.1 million (462 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 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 | $3.1M | 462 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 388 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 545 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 683 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 870 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 652 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 628 t |
Where Botswana imports steel sanitary ware from
South Africa alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 80% |
| China | $629K | 20% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7324
| 7324.90 | Sanitary ware other | 58% |
| 7324.10 | Stainless steel sinks | 32% |
| 7324.29 | Steel baths | 8% |
| 7324.21 | Cast iron, baths, whether or not enamelled | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7324.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.82 per kg, close to the world average of $7.91.
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 steel sanitary ware imports (HS 7324): 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 7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sanitary ware imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported steel sanitary ware worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 462 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sanitary ware to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (20%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.82 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel sanitary ware to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sanitary ware?
The HS code for steel sanitary ware is heading 7324. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 7324.90 (58% of the value) and 7324.10 (32%).
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