Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $4.2 million of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) in 2024 (976 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | 976 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 861 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 772 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 830 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 752 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 596 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 705 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 735 t |
Where Botswana imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
South Africa alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 70% |
| China | $1.1M | 27% |
| Germany | $99K | 2.4% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.30 per kg, 38% below the world average of $6.93, 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.
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The shipment records behind Botswana self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 976 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (27%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.30 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $6.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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