Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes by Botswana reached $7.3 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.0 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 | $7.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Botswana imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.5M | 75% |
| China | $1.6M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $93K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $47K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $33K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $25K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, 38% below the world average of $7.05, 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.
Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes exports from Botswana
Botswana exported $2.5 million of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes in 2024 (863 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (22%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2020 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Botswana also export heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
Yes. Botswana exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. 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 8704 page.
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