Off-highway dump trucks imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $18.5 million of off-highway dump trucks in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $43.3 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 | $18.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $43.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 964 t |
Where Botswana imports off-highway dump trucks from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.3M | 99% |
| Lesotho | $151K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $124K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.96 per kg, close to the world average of $8.46.
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 off-highway dump trucks imports (HS 8704.10): 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 8704.10: Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of off-highway dump trucks imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported off-highway dump trucks worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply off-highway dump trucks to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Lesotho (1%) and Namibia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 596% on the year.
What is the average import price of off-highway dump trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.96 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $8.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of off-highway dump trucks to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2022 at $43.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for off-highway dump trucks?
The HS code for off-highway dump trucks is subheading 8704.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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