High-density polyethylene imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-density polyethylene by Botswana reached $4.2 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 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 | $4.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $948K | 938 t |
Where Botswana imports high-density polyethylene from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.1M | 98% |
| India | $76K | 1.8% |
| China | $22K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
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 high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported high-density polyethylene worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (2%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $948 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 344%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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