Trucks imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trucks by Botswana reached $132.5 million in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 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 | $132.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $148.4M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $135.9M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $150.0M | 24.0K t |
| 2020 | $123.5M | 22.2K t |
| 2019 | $149.8M | 29.1K t |
| 2018 | $159.3M | 27.2K t |
| 2017 | $109.8M | 15.9K t |
Where Botswana imports trucks from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $126.0M | 95% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| China | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $573K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $301K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $252K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $240K | 0.2% |
| Lesotho | $156K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $29K | 0% |
| Angola | $25K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 68% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 14% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 7.8% |
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 5.5% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 3.8% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 1.3% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.34 per kg, close to the world average of $9.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Trucks exports from Botswana
Botswana exported $5.1 million of trucks in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 68% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $3.5M | 69% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 25% |
| Zambia | $166K | 3.3% |
| Lesotho | $72K | 1.4% |
| Namibia | $54K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $9K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported trucks worth $132.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($126.0 million), followed by Japan (2%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trucks to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.8 million in 2017 to $132.5 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $159.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.7 million a year.
Does Botswana also export trucks?
Yes. Botswana exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $127.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 8704.21 (68% of the value) and 8704.10 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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