Welded tube (other) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded tube (other) by Botswana reached $5.2 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 25% 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 | $5.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.5K t |
Where Botswana imports welded tube (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.2M | 100% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.09, 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 welded tube (other) imports (HS 7306.90): 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 7306.90: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded tube (other) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported welded tube (other) worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded tube (other) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the United States (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded tube (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded tube (other) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded tube (other)?
The HS code for welded tube (other) is subheading 7306.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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