Diesel buses imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported diesel buses worth $7.7 million (833 tonnes). That is 50% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.6 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 | $7.7M | 833 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 817 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 639 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 671 t |
Where Botswana imports diesel buses from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.2M | 93% |
| China | $321K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $127K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $51K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.23 per kg, close to the world average of $10.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel buses exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported diesel buses worth $1.6 million (117 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 96% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 96% |
| Mozambique | $48K | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $19K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana diesel buses imports (HS 8702.10): 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 8702.10: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel buses imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported diesel buses worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 833 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel buses to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (4%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.23 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel buses to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Botswana also export diesel buses?
Yes. Botswana exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel buses?
The HS code for diesel buses is subheading 8702.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8702 page.
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