Welded square steel tube imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported welded square steel tube worth $6.2 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $6.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Botswana imports welded square steel tube from
South Africa alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.0M | 65% |
| Zambia | $2.2M | 36% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
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 welded square steel tube imports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported welded square steel tube worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded square steel tube to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Zambia (35%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded square steel tube to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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