Boring machinery parts imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $12.1 million of boring machinery parts in 2024 (970 tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.9 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 | $12.1M | 971 t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 930 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 761 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 630 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 626 t |
Where Botswana imports boring machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.4M | 86% |
| Australia | $767K | 6.3% |
| Indonesia | $432K | 3.6% |
| India | $198K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $170K | 1.4% |
| Philippines | $53K | 0.4% |
| China | $18K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $16K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.52 per kg, close to the world average of $12.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring machinery parts exports from Botswana
Exports of boring machinery parts by Botswana reached $653 thousand in 2024 (106 tonnes). Angola alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $423K | 65% |
| South Africa | $156K | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $45K | 6.8% |
| Zambia | $30K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported boring machinery parts worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 970 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Australia (6%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 380%. The peak was 2023 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Botswana also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Botswana exported $653 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and Zimbabwe. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8431 page.
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