Motor vehicle lights imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported motor vehicle lights worth $2.6 million (105 tonnes). Value rose 31% on 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 | $2.6M | 105 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 90 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 98 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 84 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 90 t |
Where Botswana imports motor vehicle lights from
South Africa alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 85% |
| China | $273K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $71K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $40K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.71 per kg, 22% below the world average of $31.51, 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 motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported motor vehicle lights worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (11%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.71 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8512 page.
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