Polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $15.2 million (17.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.0 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 | $15.2M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 19.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Botswana imports polyvinyl chloride (pure) from
South Africa alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.9M | 78% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 8.1% |
| Namibia | $787K | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $776K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $272K | 1.8% |
| China | $242K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports (HS 3904.10): 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 3904.10: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride (pure) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Spain (8%) and Namibia (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride (pure) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure) is subheading 3904.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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