Petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars 1000-1500cc by Botswana reached $9.9 million in 2024 (768 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.2 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 | $9.9M | 768 t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 869 t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Botswana imports petrol cars 1000-1500cc from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.9M | 70% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 29% |
| China | $47K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $25K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.84 per kg, close to the world average of $12.24.
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 petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports (HS 8703.22): 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 8703.22: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1000-1500cc imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 768 tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Japan (29%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 768% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1000-1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc is subheading 8703.22. 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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