Trade catalogues and advertising materials imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.0 million of trade catalogues and advertising materials in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.6 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 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 598 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 681 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 634 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 625 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Botswana imports trade catalogues and advertising materials from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 93% |
| Portugal | $58K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 1.1% |
| China | $20K | 1% |
| Australia | $15K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $14K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 55% below the world average of $3.85, 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 trade catalogues and advertising materials imports (HS 4911.10): 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 4911.10: Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of trade catalogues and advertising materials imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported trade catalogues and advertising materials worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply trade catalogues and advertising materials to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Portugal (3%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of trade catalogues and advertising materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trade catalogues and advertising materials to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials?
The HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials is subheading 4911.10. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 page.
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