Trailers (other types) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trailers (other types) by Botswana reached $3.7 million in 2024 (599 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.2 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 | $3.7M | 599 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 613 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 734 t |
Where Botswana imports trailers (other types) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 99% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.10 per kg, close to the world average of $5.31.
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 trailers (other types) imports (HS 8716.40): 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 8716.40: Trailers and semi-trailers: n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers (other types) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported trailers (other types) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 599 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers (other types) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.10 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $5.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trailers (other types) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers (other types)?
The HS code for trailers (other types) is subheading 8716.40. 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 8716 page.
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