Soil cultivator imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soil cultivator by Botswana reached $3.2 million in 2024 (614 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.5 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 | $3.2M | 614 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 796 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 853 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 928 t |
Where Botswana imports soil cultivator from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 65% |
| Pakistan | $478K | 15% |
| China | $337K | 11% |
| Brazil | $163K | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $127K | 3.9% |
| Mozambique | $14K | 0.4% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8432
| 8432.10 | Agricultural ploughs | 22% |
| 8432.31 | No-till direct seeders | 18% |
| 8432.39 | Seeders and planters (other) | 15% |
| 8432.90 | Soil cultivation machinery parts | 13% |
| 8432.21 | Disc harrows | 12% |
| 8432.29 | Harrows and cultivators (other) | 9.6% |
| 8432.80 | Lawn and sports ground rollers | 6.1% |
| 8432.41 | Manure spreaders | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8432.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.23 per kg, 26% below the world average of $7.06, 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.
Soil cultivator exports from Botswana
Exports of soil cultivator by Botswana reached $753 thousand in 2024 (404 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $736K | 98% |
| Zambia | $15K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana soil cultivator imports (HS 8432): 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 8432: Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of soil cultivator imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported soil cultivator worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 614 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply soil cultivator to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Pakistan (15%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of soil cultivator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $7.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soil cultivator to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Botswana also export soil cultivator?
Yes. Botswana exported $753 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for soil cultivator?
The HS code for soil cultivator is heading 8432. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8432.10 (22% of the value) and 8432.31 (18%).
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