Textile footwear imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported textile footwear worth $7.8 million (257 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.1 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 | $7.8M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 439 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 846 t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 930 t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 499 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 587 t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 914 t |
Where Botswana imports textile footwear from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.3M | 94% |
| China | $467K | 6% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Poland | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6404
| 6404.19 | Textile shoes | 65% |
| 6404.11 | Sports sneakers | 31% |
| 6404.20 | Textile shoes with leather soles | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.30 per kg, close to the world average of $27.80.
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 textile footwear imports (HS 6404): 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 6404: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile footwear imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported textile footwear worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile footwear to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (6%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 808% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.30 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $27.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile footwear to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile footwear?
The HS code for textile footwear is heading 6404. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6404.19 (65% of the value) and 6404.11 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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