Truck tires imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported truck tires worth $13.7 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 4.3K t |
Where Botswana imports truck tires from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.0M | 51% |
| China | $6.2M | 45% |
| Switzerland | $333K | 2.4% |
| Namibia | $89K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $17K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, close to the world average of $3.43.
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 truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported truck tires worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by China (45%) and Switzerland (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of truck tires to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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