Generator imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported generator worth $6.9 million (492 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.7 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 | $6.9M | 492 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 699 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 612 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 874 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 324 t |
Where Botswana imports generator from
South Africa alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 67% |
| Namibia | $1.5M | 21% |
| China | $784K | 11% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 43% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 26% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 11% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 11% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 9.6% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.11 per kg, 35% above the world average of $10.49. 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.
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The shipment records behind Botswana generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported generator worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 492 tonnes. That ranks it 153rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Namibia (21%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.11 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $10.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of generator to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2021 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (43% of the value) and 8502.39 (26%).
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