Automotive lighting imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automotive lighting by Botswana reached $3.5 million in 2024 (145 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 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 | $3.5M | 145 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 185 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 179 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 161 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 193 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 124 t |
Where Botswana imports automotive lighting from
South Africa alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 84% |
| China | $421K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $71K | 2% |
| Australia | $50K | 1.4% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8512
| 8512.20 | Motor vehicle lights | 74% |
| 8512.90 | Vehicle lighting and wiper parts | 14% |
| 8512.30 | Vehicle horns and signals | 8.4% |
| 8512.40 | Windscreen wipers and defrosters | 3.3% |
| 8512.10 | Bicycle lights | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.15 per kg, close to the world average of $25.79.
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 automotive lighting imports (HS 8512): 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 8512: Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automotive lighting imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported automotive lighting worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply automotive lighting to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (12%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of automotive lighting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.15 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $25.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automotive lighting to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for automotive lighting?
The HS code for automotive lighting is heading 8512. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8512.20 (74% of the value) and 8512.90 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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