Harvester imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of harvester by Botswana reached $3.1 million in 2024 (208 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 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 | $3.1M | 209 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 359 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 395 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 418 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 516 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 191 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 274 t |
Where Botswana imports harvester from
South Africa alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 80% |
| Zimbabwe | $326K | 11% |
| China | $193K | 6.3% |
| United States | $51K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $21K | 0.7% |
| India | $14K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8433
| 8433.60 | Produce cleaning and sorting machines | 27% |
| 8433.51 | Combine harvester-threshers | 19% |
| 8433.59 | Harvesting machinery (other) | 17% |
| 8433.11 | Rotary lawn mowers (powered) | 13% |
| 8433.90 | Harvesting machinery parts | 7.7% |
| 8433.40 | Straw and fodder balers | 6.3% |
| 8433.30 | Haymaking machinery | 5.1% |
| 8433.19 | Lawn mowers (other types) | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8433.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.79 per kg, 33% above the world average of $11.09. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana harvester imports (HS 8433): 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 8433: Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading no 8437.
Common questions
What is the value of harvester imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported harvester worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvester to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Zimbabwe (11%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 704% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.79 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $11.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of harvester to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvester?
The HS code for harvester is heading 8433. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8433.60 (27% of the value) and 8433.51 (19%).
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