Diesel engine imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine by Botswana reached $14.2 million in 2024 (774 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 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 | $14.2M | 774 t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 801 t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 810 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 452 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 678 t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 713 t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Botswana imports diesel engine from
South Africa alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.8M | 97% |
| China | $271K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $107K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $31K | 0.2% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 81% |
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 19% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.36 per kg, 22% above the world average of $15.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel engine exports from Botswana
Exports of diesel engine by Botswana reached $293 thousand in 2024 (18 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (47%), Zimbabwe (32%), South Africa (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+946% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $139K | 47% |
| Zimbabwe | $95K | 32% |
| South Africa | $32K | 11% |
| Zambia | $20K | 7% |
| United States | $7K | 2.2% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported diesel engine worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 774 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by China (2%) and Australia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.36 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $15.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Botswana also export diesel engine?
Yes. Botswana exported $293 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8408.20 (81% of the value) and 8408.90 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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