Valve imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of valve by Botswana reached $25.4 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 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 | $25.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Botswana imports valve from
South Africa alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.4M | 81% |
| China | $3.6M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $372K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $250K | 1% |
| France | $229K | 0.9% |
| United States | $129K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $65K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 0.2% |
| India | $34K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 69% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 13% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 5.6% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 5.3% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 3.6% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.71 per kg, 44% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported valve worth $514 thousand (17 tonnes). Lesotho alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $387K | 75% |
| Zimbabwe | $61K | 12% |
| South Africa | $25K | 4.8% |
| Namibia | $15K | 2.8% |
| France | $15K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $8K | 1.5% |
| India | $2K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ecuador | $1K | 0.1% |
| Paraguay | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana valve imports (HS 8481): 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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported valve worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by China (14%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.71 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does Botswana also export valve?
Yes. Botswana exported $514 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (69% of the value) and 8481.90 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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