Women's knit clothing imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's knit clothing by Botswana reached $10.8 million in 2024 (571 tonnes). Value rose 79% 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 | $10.8M | 571 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 657 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 579 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 474 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 477 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 524 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 574 t |
Where Botswana imports women's knit clothing from
South Africa alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.0M | 74% |
| China | $2.8M | 26% |
| Namibia | $23K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6104
| 6104.63 | Women's synthetic knit trousers | 20% |
| 6104.43 | Women's synthetic knit dress | 18% |
| 6104.53 | Women's synthetic knit skirt | 12% |
| 6104.33 | Women's synthetic knit jacket | 8.5% |
| 6104.62 | Women's cotton knit trousers | 8.2% |
| 6104.49 | Women's knit dress (other fibres) | 7.2% |
| 6104.42 | Women's cotton knit dress | 5.3% |
| 6104.69 | Women's knit trousers (other fibres) | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.92 per kg, close to the world average of $21.93.
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 knit clothing imports (HS 6104): 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 6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit clothing imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported women's knit clothing worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 571 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit clothing to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (26%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 847% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.92 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $21.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's knit clothing to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2017 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit clothing?
The HS code for women's knit clothing is heading 6104. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6104.63 (20% of the value) and 6104.43 (18%).
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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