Surveying instrument parts imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surveying instrument parts by Botswana reached $2.3 million in 2024 (35 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.3M | 35 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 31 t |
| 2022 | $763K | 5 t |
| 2021 | $743K | 18 t |
| 2020 | $297K | 11 t |
| 2019 | $494K | 9 t |
| 2018 | $313K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $761K | 11 t |
Where Botswana imports surveying instrument parts from
United States alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 53% |
| South Africa | $868K | 38% |
| Italy | $101K | 4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $21K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $17K | 0.7% |
| China | $11K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $6K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.97 per kg, 43% below the world average of $111.72, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana surveying instrument parts imports (HS 9015.90): 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 9015.90: Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instrument parts imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported surveying instrument parts worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instrument parts to Botswana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Africa (38%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instrument parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.97 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $111.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surveying instrument parts to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $761 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $965 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instrument parts?
The HS code for surveying instrument parts is subheading 9015.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9015 page.
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