Surveying instruments (other) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surveying instruments (other) by Botswana reached $2.6 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.6 million.
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 | $2.6M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 14 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 59 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 12 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 4 t |
Where Botswana imports surveying instruments (other) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (34%), United States (30%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $910K | 34% |
| United States | $790K | 30% |
| Canada | $350K | 13% |
| Australia | $143K | 5.4% |
| China | $128K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $120K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $56K | 2.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $43K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $32K | 1.2% |
| Luxembourg | $25K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $433.80 per kg, 92% above the world average of $225.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 surveying instruments (other) imports (HS 9015.80): 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 9015.80: Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments (other) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported surveying instruments (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments (other) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($910 thousand), followed by the United States (30%) and Canada (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $433.80 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $225.62 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 instruments (other) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2021 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments (other)?
The HS code for surveying instruments (other) is subheading 9015.80. 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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