Toothpaste imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toothpaste by Botswana reached $9.6 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Botswana imports toothpaste from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.5M | 100% |
| India | $29K | 0.3% |
| China | $19K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 61% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 32% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 7.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, close to the world average of $5.25.
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 toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported toothpaste worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by India (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toothpaste to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (61% of the value) and 3306.90 (32%).
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