Video games and game equipment imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported video games and game equipment worth $2.2 million (181 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 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 | $2.2M | 181 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 194 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 144 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 217 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 184 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 102 t |
Where Botswana imports video games and game equipment from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 94% |
| China | $92K | 4.2% |
| Namibia | $33K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9504
| 9504.30 | Arcade game | 63% |
| 9504.50 | Video game console | 13% |
| 9504.90 | Game table | 12% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard table | 10% |
| 9504.40 | Playing card | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.13 per kg, 63% below the world average of $32.48, 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 video games and game equipment imports (HS 9504): 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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported video games and game equipment worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply video games and game equipment to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (4%) and Namibia (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.13 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $32.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of video games and game equipment to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
The HS code for video games and game equipment is heading 9504. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 9504.30 (63% of the value) and 9504.50 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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