Toys and dolls imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported toys and dolls worth $2.3 million (369 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.3M | 369 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 895 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 934 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 584 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 633 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 822 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 546 t |
Where Botswana imports toys and dolls from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 93% |
| China | $169K | 7.3% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.28 per kg, 50% below the world average of $12.50, 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 toys and dolls imports (HS 9503): 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 9503: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of toys and dolls imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported toys and dolls worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 369 tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 224 countries worldwide. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply toys and dolls to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (7%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of toys and dolls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.28 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $12.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toys and dolls to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for toys and dolls?
The HS code for toys and dolls is heading 9503. In Botswana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9503.00. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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