Plastic hose and tubing (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic hose and tubing (other) by South Africa reached $30.2 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $24.8M | 9.8K t |
Where South Africa exports plastic hose and tubing (other) to
Most of it went to Zambia (21%), Eswatini (21%), Botswana (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $6.3M | 21% |
| Eswatini | $6.3M | 21% |
| Botswana | $4.3M | 14% |
| Mozambique | $3.8M | 13% |
| Namibia | $2.4M | 7.9% |
| Lesotho | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 4% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Angola | $290K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 61% below the world average of $6.55, 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 and tubing (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of plastic hose and tubing (other) by South Africa reached $18.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (50%), Germany (9%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 50% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 8.6% |
| United States | $1.4M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 6% |
| Namibia | $683K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $545K | 3% |
| Poland | $378K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $246K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $229K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plastic hose and tubing (other) exports (HS 3917.39): 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 3917.39: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose and tubing (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic hose and tubing (other) from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Eswatini (21%) and Botswana (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic hose and tubing (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $6.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic hose and tubing (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.8 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $32.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import plastic hose and tubing (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $18.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other)?
The HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other) is subheading 3917.39. 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?
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