Hybrid petrol-electric cars imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hybrid petrol-electric cars by Botswana reached $4.4 million in 2024 (270 tonnes). Value rose 325% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% a year on average.
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 | $4.4M | 270 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $589K | 35 t |
| 2021 | $236K | 20 t |
| 2020 | $113K | 42 t |
| 2019 | $80K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $35K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $107K | 8 t |
Where Botswana imports hybrid petrol-electric cars from
South Africa alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.1M | 92% |
| Japan | $207K | 4.7% |
| Namibia | $166K | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.38 per kg, close to the world average of $17.05.
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 hybrid petrol-electric cars imports (HS 8703.40): 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 8703.40: Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power.
Common questions
What is the value of hybrid petrol-electric cars imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported hybrid petrol-electric cars worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 270 tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 209 countries worldwide. The value was up 325% on 2023.
Which countries supply hybrid petrol-electric cars to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Japan (5%) and Namibia (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of hybrid petrol-electric cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hybrid petrol-electric cars to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $828 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for hybrid petrol-electric cars?
The HS code for hybrid petrol-electric cars is subheading 8703.40. 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 8703 page.
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