Flexible high-pressure plastic hose imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexible high-pressure plastic hose by South Africa reached $4.9 million in 2024 (798 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.3 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 | $4.9M | 798 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 737 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 838 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 921 t |
Where South Africa imports flexible high-pressure plastic hose from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Italy (13%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 37% |
| Italy | $626K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $514K | 11% |
| United States | $496K | 10% |
| Germany | $437K | 9% |
| India | $314K | 6.5% |
| France | $107K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $90K | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $84K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $54K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.08 per kg, close to the world average of $7.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flexible high-pressure plastic hose exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.0 million of flexible high-pressure plastic hose in 2024 (705 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (31%), Mozambique (13%), Botswana (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $921K | 31% |
| Mozambique | $393K | 13% |
| Botswana | $363K | 12% |
| Zambia | $189K | 6.4% |
| DR Congo | $187K | 6.3% |
| Namibia | $179K | 6% |
| Eswatini | $178K | 6% |
| Madagascar | $84K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $68K | 2.3% |
| Lesotho | $63K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa flexible high-pressure plastic hose imports (HS 3917.31): 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 3917.31: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, flexible, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6MPa.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible high-pressure plastic hose imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported flexible high-pressure plastic hose worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 798 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible high-pressure plastic hose to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (13%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible high-pressure plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.08 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flexible high-pressure plastic hose to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2019 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
The HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose is subheading 3917.31. 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?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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