Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $25.7 million of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 3.1K t |
Where South Africa imports flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) from
Most of the value came from France (18%), China (16%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.5M | 18% |
| China | $4.2M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| Israel | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Argentina | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| United States | $996K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $568K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.12 per kg, close to the world average of $7.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $3.2 million (694 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (19%), Namibia (11%), DR Congo (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+762% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $612K | 19% |
| Namibia | $362K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $317K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $269K | 8.5% |
| Ghana | $246K | 7.8% |
| Lesotho | $233K | 7.3% |
| Zambia | $193K | 6.1% |
| Botswana | $189K | 5.9% |
| United States | $183K | 5.8% |
| Australia | $73K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imports (HS 3917.32): 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 3917.32: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) to South Africa?
France was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (16%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $7.45 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 plastic tubing (unreinforced) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Namibia and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
The HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) is subheading 3917.32. 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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