Plastic hose exports from Botswana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Botswana exported plastic hose worth $23.3 million (13.4 thousand tonnes). That is 30% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $28.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 9.9K t |
Where Botswana exports plastic hose to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.6M | 67% |
| Namibia | $3.8M | 16% |
| Zambia | $2.0M | 8.8% |
| Lesotho | $1.6M | 6.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $199K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $78K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $16K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 78% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 13% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 7.3% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 1.3% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 0.3% |
| 3917.33 | Flexible plastic hose with fittings | 0.1% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 0% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 72% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose imports to Botswana
Imports of plastic hose by Botswana reached $19.2 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.0M | 78% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 8.5% |
| China | $1.3M | 7% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 5.4% |
| Morocco | $126K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $15K | 0.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana plastic hose exports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported plastic hose worth $23.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic hose from Botswana?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Namibia (16%) and Zambia (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic hose from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $23.3 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2019 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Botswana also import plastic hose?
Yes. Botswana imported $19.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Germany and China. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 3917.23 (78% of the value) and 3917.40 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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