Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from Botswana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Botswana exported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $18.2 million (10.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 91% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $24.7 million.
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 | $18.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $24.7M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $198K | 91 t |
Where Botswana exports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.6M | 80% |
| Namibia | $2.3M | 13% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| Malawi | $78K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $15K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports to Botswana
Botswana imported $1.1 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (726 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.0M | 91% |
| China | $61K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $33K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exported by Botswana?
Botswana exported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Botswana?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Namibia (13%) and Zambia (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Botswana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $198 thousand in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $24.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Botswana also import polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. Botswana imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Germany. On balance Botswana is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Botswana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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