Graders and levellers imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $8.1 million of graders and levellers in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 82% more than in 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 | $8.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 493 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 514 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 676 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 413 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 625 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 737 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Botswana imports graders and levellers from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.4M | 67% |
| United States | $1.8M | 23% |
| China | $607K | 7.5% |
| Brazil | $165K | 2% |
| Zambia | $83K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 26% below the world average of $7.34, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 graders and levellers imports (HS 8429.20): 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 8429.20: Graders and levellers.
Common questions
What is the value of graders and levellers imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported graders and levellers worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply graders and levellers to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the United States (23%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of graders and levellers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $7.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of graders and levellers to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for graders and levellers?
The HS code for graders and levellers is subheading 8429.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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