Diesel engine parts imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine parts by Botswana reached $3.5 million in 2024 (176 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.8 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 | $3.5M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 178 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 148 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 126 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 134 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 201 t |
Where Botswana imports diesel engine parts from
South Africa alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.1M | 88% |
| Australia | $235K | 6.7% |
| China | $68K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.7% |
| United States | $19K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.01 per kg, 59% above the world average of $12.57. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana diesel engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported diesel engine parts worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 176 tonnes. That ranks it 156th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Australia (7%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.01 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $12.57 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 engine parts to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
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