Surveying instruments imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $6.0 million of surveying instruments in 2024 (52 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $6.0M | 53 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 31 t |
Where Botswana imports surveying instruments from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), United States (33%), Canada (6%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 47% |
| United States | $2.0M | 33% |
| Canada | $367K | 6.1% |
| China | $171K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $153K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $101K | 1.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $64K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $57K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $32K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 44% |
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 38% |
| 9015.40 | Photogrammetry equipment | 12% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 3.6% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 1.9% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $114.45 per kg, close to the world average of $104.45.
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 instruments imports (HS 9015): 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: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported surveying instruments worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (33%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $114.45 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $104.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instruments to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2021 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 9015.80 (44% of the value) and 9015.90 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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