Steel wire imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported steel wire worth $11.9 million (13.0 thousand tonnes). That is 79% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $11.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 11.3K t |
Where Botswana imports steel wire from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.2M | 94% |
| China | $711K | 6% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 57% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 31% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 12% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Botswana steel wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported steel wire worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (6%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.12 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 wire to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Botswana also export steel wire?
Yes. Botswana exported $598 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Angola and Namibia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 7217.20 (57% of the value) and 7217.90 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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