Heat treatment machinery imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported heat treatment machinery worth $5.5 million (842 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.9 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 | $5.5M | 842 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 434 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 390 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 597 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 391 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 679 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 422 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 437 t |
Where Botswana imports heat treatment machinery from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 54% |
| China | $1.6M | 29% |
| Turkey | $270K | 4.9% |
| Austria | $159K | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $100K | 1.8% |
| Greece | $88K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $76K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $69K | 1.3% |
| India | $24K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 34% |
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 19% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 18% |
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 12% |
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 11% |
| 8419.11 | Instant water heaters | 1.9% |
| 8419.20 | Medical sterilizers | 1.8% |
| 8419.60 | Gas liquefaction equipment | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.49 per kg, 64% below the world average of $18.05, 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 heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported heat treatment machinery worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 842 tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (29%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.49 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8419.90 (34% of the value) and 8419.50 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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