Gearbox imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gearbox by Botswana reached $15.7 million in 2024 (559 tonnes). Value rose 17% on 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 | $15.7M | 559 t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 722 t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 983 t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 711 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 725 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 639 t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 892 t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 656 t |
Where Botswana imports gearbox from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.3M | 91% |
| Zambia | $507K | 3.2% |
| China | $340K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $136K | 0.9% |
| India | $128K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $99K | 0.6% |
| United States | $96K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $43K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $7K | 0% |
| France | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 41% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 16% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 14% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 11% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 9.9% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 7.8% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.08 per kg, 142% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
Gearbox exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported gearbox worth $350 thousand (21 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (36%), United States (34%), South Africa (26%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $126K | 36% |
| United States | $120K | 34% |
| South Africa | $92K | 26% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $3K | 1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported gearbox worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 559 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Zambia (3%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.08 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Botswana also export gearbox?
Yes. Botswana exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the United States and South Africa. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (41% of the value) and 8483.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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