Engine parts imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported engine parts worth $5.8 million (326 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 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 | $5.8M | 326 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 261 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 260 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 402 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 226 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 240 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 277 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 338 t |
Where Botswana imports engine parts from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.2M | 90% |
| Australia | $235K | 4.1% |
| China | $235K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 1% |
| United States | $19K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8409
| 8409.99 | Diesel engine parts | 61% |
| 8409.91 | Gasoline engine parts | 39% |
| 8409.10 | Aircraft engine parts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.64 per kg, 31% above the world average of $13.50. 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 engine parts imports (HS 8409): 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: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading no. 8407 or 8408.
Common questions
What is the value of engine parts imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported engine parts worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 326 tonnes. That ranks it 151st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine parts to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Australia (4%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.64 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $13.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of engine parts to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine parts?
The HS code for engine parts is heading 8409. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8409.99 (61% of the value) and 8409.91 (38%).
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