Plastic hose imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hose by Zambia reached $40.9 million in 2024 (21.4 thousand tonnes). That is 37% 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 | $40.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $29.3M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $36.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $32.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 6.5K t |
Where Zambia imports plastic hose from
South Africa alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $23.5M | 58% |
| China | $10.1M | 25% |
| Botswana | $2.0M | 5% |
| India | $1.8M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $829K | 2% |
| Australia | $672K | 1.6% |
| United States | $184K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $175K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $169K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $141K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 36% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 23% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 20% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 8.1% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 7.6% |
| 3917.10 | Plastic sausage casings | 1.5% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 1.4% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 69% 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 Zambia
Zambia exported $2.8 million of plastic hose in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.2M | 79% |
| Zimbabwe | $402K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $69K | 2.5% |
| Malawi | $37K | 1.3% |
| Eritrea | $36K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $24K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia plastic hose imports (HS 3917): 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: 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic hose worth $40.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by China (25%) and Botswana (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hose to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $40.9 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export plastic hose?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $38.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3917.21 (36% of the value) and 3917.40 (23%).
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