Excavation machinery imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavation machinery by Botswana reached $16.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $37.5 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 | $16.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 712 t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 971 t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 557 t |
Where Botswana imports excavation machinery from
South Africa alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+721% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.9M | 65% |
| China | $2.2M | 13% |
| United States | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| Australia | $963K | 5.8% |
| Namibia | $821K | 4.9% |
| India | $590K | 3.5% |
| Zambia | $107K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 34% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 30% |
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 19% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 13% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 2.3% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 2% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 0.1% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.26 per kg, 476% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Excavation machinery exports from Botswana
Exports of excavation machinery by Botswana reached $1.2 million in 2024 (50 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (45%), South Africa (41%), Angola (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $539K | 45% |
| South Africa | $497K | 41% |
| Angola | $164K | 14% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported excavation machinery worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (13%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 721% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.26 per kg in 2024, 476% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $37.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does Botswana also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Botswana exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Angola. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8430.31 (34% of the value) and 8430.50 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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