Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $25.6 million of petrol cars 1500-3000cc in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $132.8 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 | $25.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $81.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $75.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $98.9M | 28.3K t |
| 2020 | $97.9M | 30.1K t |
| 2019 | $132.8M | 50.3K t |
| 2018 | $97.9M | 45.3K t |
| 2017 | $38.7M | 3.4K t |
Where Botswana imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.1M | 82% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 12% |
| South Korea | $779K | 3% |
| Australia | $166K | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $135K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $128K | 0.5% |
| Lesotho | $40K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $39K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $34K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.49 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports from Botswana
Exports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by Botswana reached $304 thousand in 2024 (78 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (26%), Mozambique (22%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $80K | 26% |
| Mozambique | $68K | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $43K | 14% |
| Zambia | $22K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $13K | 4.2% |
| Malawi | $9K | 2.9% |
| Uganda | $8K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.8% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Japan (12%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.7 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $132.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.2 million a year.
Does Botswana also export petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. Botswana exported $304 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Mozambique and the United Kingdom. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. 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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