Plastic pipe and hose fittings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $31.7 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 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 | $31.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 4.4K t |
Where South Africa imports plastic pipe and hose fittings from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Italy (17%), Israel (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 31% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 17% |
| Israel | $2.5M | 8% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Botswana | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $998K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, 49% below the world average of $9.23, 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 pipe and hose fittings exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $21.7 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (19%), Eswatini (15%), Botswana (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $4.0M | 19% |
| Eswatini | $3.3M | 15% |
| Botswana | $2.9M | 13% |
| DR Congo | $2.3M | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 8.3% |
| Zambia | $1.7M | 8% |
| Mozambique | $1.7M | 7.7% |
| Lesotho | $967K | 4.5% |
| Australia | $477K | 2.2% |
| Malawi | $477K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plastic pipe and hose fittings imports (HS 3917.40): 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 3917.40: Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipe and hose fittings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $31.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipe and hose fittings to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Israel (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipe and hose fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $9.23 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 pipe and hose fittings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $31.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $34.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plastic pipe and hose fittings?
Yes. South Africa exported $21.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Eswatini and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings?
The HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings is subheading 3917.40. 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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