Updated 25 October 2026
Medical device distributors in Botswana: 18 licensed importers and distributors
18 independent medical device distributors and importers are licensed in Botswana, out of 24 registered medical device companies. This list covers medical equipment distributors, importers, suppliers and registration holders, from BoMRA Botswana, updated 25 October 2026. Every name is free to see, no sign-up.
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Medical device distributors in Botswana
Independent distributors only, ranked by the lines each distributor carries for other manufacturers, then registrations held, then size.
- 12 lines3 registrationsSize score 27 of 100
- 22 lines2 registrationsSize score 25 of 100
- 32 lines2 registrationsSize score 25 of 100
- 41 line1 registrationSize score 23 of 100
- 51 line1 registrationSize score 19 of 100
- 61 line1 registrationSize score 19 of 100
- 71 line1 registrationSize score 19 of 100
- 81 line1 registrationSize score 19 of 100
- 9Chemmed Health CareTlokweng0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 10Global HoldingsGaborone0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 110 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 12KBR InternationalGaborone0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 13Medcore SuppliesGaborone0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 14MedswanaGaborone0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 15Molemo HealthcareGaborone0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 160 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 17PanpharmaGaborone0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 18Paradigm PharmaGaborone0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (6)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
- 11 line2 registrationsSize score 23 of 100
- 21 line1 registrationSize score 19 of 100
- 3Care Medicals BotswanaGaborone0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 4JP BiochemMogoditshane0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 5KAM MedicalsGaborone0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 60 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
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The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 24 medical device establishments registered with an address in Botswana: 18 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 6 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives (authorised representatives or registration holders with no import or distribution role), and 0 manufacturers or exporters. The records come from BoMRA Botswana, last seen on 25 October 2026.
Entry decision: Botswana
CE marked: build the case, rank 83 of 124. FDA cleared: build the case, rank 63 of 124. Show the full entry analysis
For a typical maker, from public data and the free Market Finder. Your own clearance, device class and current markets change the answer. The verdicts, best first: go now (route, channel and market size all work), go next (open, with one thing to solve first), build the case (two things to solve, or a full local registration in a large market), not now (blocked for this maker today).
CE marked, shipping from the EU
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 83 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: official registry in the Index without device categories, so the 18 confirmed in any segment may understate the channel; registration route not verified; ranked lower for thin data.
FDA cleared, shipping from the US
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 63 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: official registry in the Index without device categories, so the 18 confirmed in any segment may understate the channel; registration route not verified; ranked lower for thin data.
Registration route
With CE marking: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
With FDA clearance: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
Whether a local holder is needed is not verified yet. Who holds the registration
No public source confirms this route yet.
Timeline and fees are not shown: no official source we cite gives them for this market yet. Confirm with a regulatory specialist before you plan a launch date.
Sales channel
Not classified: Sales channel not classified.
Classed from general practice, not a citation. Low confidence.
Independent distributors in the Index: 18 in Botswana.
Makers registered here: 6 makers' own import or sales entities and 0 manufacturers.
Importing medical devices into Botswana: duty and VAT
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Tariff basket: all medical device lines. Cash is collected at clearance. Real cost is what stays after a registered distributor recovers VAT and charges.
Pricing for a distributor here? Distributor margins and pricing, built from the end user back
Medical device market in Botswana
No health spending figure for this market yet.
How we estimate. At manufacturer prices.
Next step
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By segment
| Segment | Establishments | Every market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery and endoscopy | 1 | Find distributors for your device | Surgical instrument distributors by country |
| Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 1 | Find distributors for your device | Urology device distributors by country |
| Anaesthesia and respiratory | 1 | Find distributors for your device | Anesthesia and respiratory distributors by country |
| In-vitro diagnostics | 1 | Find distributors for your device | IVD distributors by country |
| General hospital and consumables | 1 | Find distributors for your device | Medical consumables distributors by country |
| No segment in the registry record | 19 |
Segments come from the device listings linked to each establishment, so one company can appear in several rows. Imaging and radiology are shown because the registries contain them.
List of medical device companies in Botswana
The Index lists 24 medical device companies registered in Botswana, counted by role below. Download the full list as CSV.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 10 | 42% | Named as importer: BoMRA Botswana. |
| Wholesaler | 14 | 58% | Licensed as a wholesale dealer: BoMRA Botswana. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Botswana
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor.
Who should hold the registration, and how a transfer works
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later. The Next 10 Markets report covers who holds the registration in each of your ten markets.
Next steps
Questions about medical device distributors in Botswana
How many medical device distributors are there in Botswana?
The Index counts 24 medical device establishments registered in Botswana, of which 18 are independent distributors: importers, distributors, wholesalers or authorised representatives that do not manufacture themselves and are not a manufacturer's own sales company. Of the rest, 6 are manufacturers' own import or sales entities. The number comes from BoMRA Botswana and was last refreshed on 25 October 2026.
Is there a list of medical device distributors in Botswana?
Yes. This page lists the 18 independent medical device distributors and importers the Index holds in Botswana, ranked, and the free CSV lists all 24 registered medical device companies there, independent distributors first. The records come from BoMRA Botswana; every name is free to see, no sign-up.
What are the largest medical device companies in Botswana?
Ranked as on this page, the top independent distributors in Botswana are Shiburi Distributors (Pty) Ltd T/A Magnum Medical, FARRI INDUSTRIES PTY LTD and Jalo Enterprise (Pty) Ltd. By registry footprint (the size score: products listed, registrations held, principals represented, roles and registries), the largest registered medical device companies are Shiburi Distributors (Pty) Ltd T/A Magnum Medical, FARRI INDUSTRIES PTY LTD and Jalo Enterprise (Pty) Ltd. Neither ranking measures sales: the registries publish no revenue.
Who can hold a medical device registration in Botswana?
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor. Read who should hold the registration and how a transfer works.
How do I find a medical device distributor in Botswana?
Start with the segment table on this page, open the top establishments and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Botswana to see the counts for your segment and the names, free, no sign-up. For a ranked shortlist for your device, see the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a distributor in Botswana?
An establishment is a company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Botswana, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, sponsor, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once per country even if it holds several licences or appears in several registries. No contact people are collected.
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Sources
- Botswana BoMRA licensed device wholesalers and exempted device suppliers: 24 establishments, last seen 25 October 2026. Public register.
Index build 25 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Company records only, as the registries publish them.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.