General cargo trailers imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $5.1 million of general cargo trailers in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 605 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 688 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 839 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 980 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 844 t |
Where Botswana imports general cargo trailers from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 93% |
| China | $179K | 3.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $166K | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $28K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
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 general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported general cargo trailers worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (4%) and Zimbabwe (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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