Hydraulic cylinders imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $5.4 million of hydraulic cylinders in 2024 (193 tonnes). That is 64% 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 | $5.4M | 193 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 146 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 133 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 228 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 102 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 92 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 229 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 219 t |
Where Botswana imports hydraulic cylinders from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.0M | 93% |
| Zambia | $109K | 2% |
| Australia | $70K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $69K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 0.8% |
| China | $30K | 0.6% |
| United States | $27K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.01 per kg, 114% above the world average of $13.11. 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 hydraulic cylinders imports (HS 8412.21): 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 8412.21: Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders).
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic cylinders imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported hydraulic cylinders worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 193 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic cylinders to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Zambia (2%) and Australia (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.01 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $13.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic cylinders to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic cylinders?
The HS code for hydraulic cylinders is subheading 8412.21. 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 8412 page.
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