Plastic hose imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $28.9 million of plastic hose in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 56% on 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 7.9K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic hose from
South Africa alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Botswana grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.0M | 72% |
| Botswana | $3.8M | 13% |
| China | $846K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $807K | 2.8% |
| Cyprus | $390K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $388K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $314K | 1.1% |
| India | $287K | 1% |
| Norway | $225K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $212K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 28% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 18% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 17% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 14% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 12% |
| 3917.10 | Plastic sausage casings | 4% |
| 3917.33 | Flexible plastic hose with fittings | 2.7% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 42% 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 exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported plastic hose worth $1.5 million (240 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (48%), Republic of the Congo (18%), Norway (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $703K | 48% |
| Republic of the Congo | $261K | 18% |
| Norway | $208K | 14% |
| Angola | $195K | 13% |
| Cyprus | $16K | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $16K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $13K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $7K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia plastic hose imports (HS 3917): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic hose worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($21.0 million), followed by Botswana (13%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 42% 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 imports of plastic hose to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also export plastic hose?
Yes. Namibia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the Republic of the Congo and Norway. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3917.29 (28% of the value) and 3917.23 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Namibia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
Plastic hose product types in Namibia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.