Specialized machinery imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery by Botswana reached $8.6 million in 2024 (577 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.7 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 | $8.6M | 577 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 597 t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 911 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 649 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 593 t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 537 t |
Where Botswana imports specialized machinery from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), China (21%), Switzerland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.0M | 47% |
| China | $1.8M | 21% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 15% |
| Italy | $367K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $344K | 4% |
| India | $212K | 2.5% |
| Israel | $165K | 1.9% |
| France | $77K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $73K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Specialized machinery (other types) | 39% |
| 8479.90 | Specialized machinery parts | 21% |
| 8479.82 | Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines | 19% |
| 8479.10 | Construction and public works machinery | 8.7% |
| 8479.60 | Evaporative air coolers | 7.2% |
| 8479.50 | Industrial robots | 2.5% |
| 8479.40 | Rope and cable making machines | 1.8% |
| 8479.81 | Metal treating and winding machinery | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.91 per kg, close to the world average of $18.55.
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 specialized machinery imports (HS 8479): 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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported specialized machinery worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 577 tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (21%) and Switzerland (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.91 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $18.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized machinery to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (39% of the value) and 8479.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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