Wooden crates and pallets imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported wooden crates and pallets worth $5.0 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.0 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 | $5.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 11.9K t |
Where Botswana imports wooden crates and pallets from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 93% |
| Namibia | $297K | 6% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.6% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4415
| 4415.20 | Wooden pallets | 92% |
| 4415.10 | Wooden crates and boxes | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
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 crates and pallets imports (HS 4415): 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 4415: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden crates and pallets imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported wooden crates and pallets worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden crates and pallets to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Namibia (6%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden crates and pallets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden crates and pallets to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and pallets?
The HS code for wooden crates and pallets is heading 4415. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 4415.20 (92% of the value) and 4415.10 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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