Spark plugs imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $2.7 million of spark plugs in 2024 (43 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 93 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 63 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 77 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 56 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 32 t |
Where Botswana imports spark plugs from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 97% |
| China | $71K | 2.6% |
| United States | $9K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.99 per kg, 45% above the world average of $43.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 spark plugs imports (HS 8511.10): 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 8511.10: Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of spark plugs imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported spark plugs worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply spark plugs to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (3%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of spark plugs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.99 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $43.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spark plugs to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2019 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spark plugs?
The HS code for spark plugs is subheading 8511.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
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