Wooden articles imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden articles by Botswana reached $2.2 million in 2024 (802 tonnes). Value rose 10% 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 | $2.2M | 802 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 780 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 450 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $891K | 395 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 679 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 605 t |
Where Botswana imports wooden articles from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 81% |
| China | $396K | 18% |
| Sri Lanka | $9K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4421
| 4421.99 | Wood: not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers) | 93% |
| 4421.10 | Wooden clothes hangers | 3.7% |
| 4421.91 | Bamboo articles (other) | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 29% above the world average of $2.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wooden articles imports (HS 4421): 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 4421: Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden articles imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported wooden articles worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 802 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden articles to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (18%) and Sri Lanka (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $2.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden articles to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden articles?
The HS code for wooden articles is heading 4421. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 4421.99 (93% of the value) and 4421.10 (4%).
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