Transformer imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer by Botswana reached $25.9 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.8 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 | $25.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Botswana imports transformer from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $16.4M | 63% |
| China | $7.8M | 30% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $89K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $71K | 0.3% |
| France | $67K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.2% |
| India | $33K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 33% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 22% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 17% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 11% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 5.9% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 5% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 2.6% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.01 per kg, 35% below the world average of $23.20, 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 transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported transformer worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by China (30%) and Australia (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.01 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transformer to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (33% of the value) and 8504.33 (22%).
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