Women's knit underwear imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's knit underwear by Botswana reached $3.6 million in 2024 (148 tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 million.
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 | $3.6M | 148 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 245 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 421 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 309 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 139 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 166 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 147 t |
Where Botswana imports women's knit underwear from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 95% |
| China | $191K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.22 | Women's synthetic knit briefs | 33% |
| 6108.21 | Women's cotton knit briefs | 23% |
| 6108.32 | Women's synthetic knit pyjamas | 14% |
| 6108.92 | Women's synthetic knit negligee | 9.6% |
| 6108.31 | Women's cotton knit pyjamas | 6.5% |
| 6108.29 | Women's knit briefs (other fibres) | 5.9% |
| 6108.19 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 3% |
| 6108.11 | Women's synthetic knit slip | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.37 per kg, close to the world average of $20.31.
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 underwear imports (HS 6108): 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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported women's knit underwear worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit underwear to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (5%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.37 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $20.31 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 underwear to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6108.22 (33% of the value) and 6108.21 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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