Women's clothing imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported women's clothing worth $16.0 million (684 tonnes). That is 64% 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 | $16.0M | 684 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 780 t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 784 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 697 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 737 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 777 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 545 t |
Where Botswana imports women's clothing from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.2M | 76% |
| China | $3.7M | 23% |
| Turkey | $37K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.2% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 22% |
| 6204.33 | Synthetic women's jackets | 11% |
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 11% |
| 6204.69 | Women's trousers (other materials) | 9.6% |
| 6204.63 | Synthetic women's trousers | 8.4% |
| 6204.49 | Women's dresses (other materials) | 7.1% |
| 6204.42 | Cotton women's dresses | 6.5% |
| 6204.59 | Women's skirts (other materials) | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.43 per kg, close to the world average of $29.26.
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 women's clothing imports (HS 6204): 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 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported women's clothing worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 684 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by China (23%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 603% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.43 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's clothing to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6204.62 (22% of the value) and 6204.33 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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