Valve and tap parts imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.3 million of valve and tap parts in 2024 (191 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 191 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 177 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 127 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 110 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 263 t |
Where Botswana imports valve and tap parts from
South Africa alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 58% |
| China | $1.1M | 33% |
| Switzerland | $184K | 5.6% |
| Australia | $50K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $22K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.30 per kg, close to the world average of $19.65.
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 valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): 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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported valve and tap parts worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 191 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (33%) and Switzerland (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 498% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.30 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $19.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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