Plastic building material imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.6 million of plastic building material in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more 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 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Botswana imports plastic building material from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 71% |
| China | $1.1M | 29% |
| Zambia | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 86% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 7.1% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 5.5% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.05, 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.
Plastic building material exports from Botswana
In 2024, Botswana exported plastic building material worth $3.1 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+815% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 57% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 34% |
| Namibia | $122K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $97K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $61K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported plastic building material worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (29%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic building material to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Botswana also export plastic building material?
Yes. Botswana exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia. That compares with imports of $3.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (86% of the value) and 3925.10 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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