Construction tires imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.8 million of construction tires in 2024 (847 tonnes). Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.4 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 | $3.8M | 847 t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 5.8K t |
Where Botswana imports construction tires from
South Africa alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 77% |
| China | $370K | 9.8% |
| India | $196K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $194K | 5.1% |
| Australia | $100K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, close to the world average of $4.86.
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 construction tires imports (HS 4011.80): 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 4011.80: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines.
Common questions
What is the value of construction tires imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported construction tires worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 847 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction tires to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (10%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of construction tires to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 84%. The peak was 2017 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction tires?
The HS code for construction tires is subheading 4011.80. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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