Excavator imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported excavator worth $47.2 million (9.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $61.2 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 | $47.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $57.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $49.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $61.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $37.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $45.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $30.0M | 5.8K t |
Where Botswana imports excavator from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $34.8M | 74% |
| China | $5.3M | 11% |
| United States | $1.9M | 4% |
| Zimbabwe | $832K | 1.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $822K | 1.7% |
| India | $803K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $742K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $622K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $315K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $268K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 24% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 22% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 20% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 17% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 5.7% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 5% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 5% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, close to the world average of $5.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavator exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported excavator worth $1.7 million (248 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.0M | 60% |
| South Africa | $345K | 21% |
| Malawi | $146K | 8.7% |
| Namibia | $96K | 5.7% |
| Zambia | $43K | 2.5% |
| Angola | $27K | 1.6% |
| Lesotho | $11K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported excavator worth $47.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($34.8 million), followed by China (11%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 757% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.0 million in 2017 to $47.2 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2021 at $61.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.2 million a year.
Does Botswana also export excavator?
Yes. Botswana exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $45.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (24% of the value) and 8429.51 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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