Wood joinery and carpentry imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood joinery and carpentry by Botswana reached $9.1 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.5 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 | $9.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 7.2K t |
Where Botswana imports wood joinery and carpentry from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.0M | 99% |
| Indonesia | $78K | 0.9% |
| China | $42K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4418
| 4418.20 | Wooden doors | 50% |
| 4418.99 | Wood joinery and carpentry (other) | 36% |
| 4418.79 | Wood flooring panels (other) | 9.4% |
| 4418.10 | Wooden windows | 3.5% |
| 4418.40 | Concrete shuttering | 0.4% |
| 4418.75 | Engineered wood flooring | 0.3% |
| 4418.74 | Mosaic flooring panels | 0.2% |
| 4418.60 | Wooden posts and beams | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.45, 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.
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The shipment records behind Botswana wood joinery and carpentry imports (HS 4418): 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 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes.
Common questions
What is the value of wood joinery and carpentry imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported wood joinery and carpentry worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood joinery and carpentry to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Indonesia (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood joinery and carpentry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood joinery and carpentry to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood joinery and carpentry?
The HS code for wood joinery and carpentry is heading 4418. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 4418.20 (50% of the value) and 4418.99 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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