Specialized service vehicles imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized service vehicles by Botswana reached $6.2 million in 2024 (957 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $92.3 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 | $6.2M | 957 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 836 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 631 t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $92.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 709 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 476 t |
Where Botswana imports specialized service vehicles from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 52% |
| China | $2.0M | 33% |
| Namibia | $548K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $302K | 4.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $35K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $21K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $19K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, 41% below the world average of $11.05, 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.
Specialized service vehicles exports from Botswana
Exports of specialized service vehicles by Botswana reached $2.0 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). South Africa alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 99% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported specialized service vehicles worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 957 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (32%) and Namibia (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $11.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2019 at $92.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
Does Botswana also export specialized service vehicles?
Yes. Botswana exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa and Zimbabwe. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. 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 8705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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