Piston engine imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.8 million of piston engine in 2024 (199 tonnes). That is 62% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.9 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 | $2.8M | 199 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 665 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 477 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 590 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 452 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 489 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 592 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 325 t |
Where Botswana imports piston engine from
South Africa alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $332K | 12% |
| Japan | $172K | 6.2% |
| Kenya | $148K | 5.4% |
| China | $143K | 5.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 48% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 22% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 16% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 14% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 0.3% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 0.2% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.89 per kg, 22% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported piston engine worth $204 thousand (9 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (34%), Zambia (31%), Namibia (21%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $70K | 34% |
| Zambia | $63K | 31% |
| Namibia | $42K | 21% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 8.5% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 5.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported piston engine worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 199 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.89 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of piston engine to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Botswana also export piston engine?
Yes. Botswana exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zambia and Namibia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8407.10 (48% of the value) and 8407.90 (22%).
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