Plastic hose and tubing (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $8.2 million of plastic hose and tubing (other) in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% 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 | $8.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Zambia imports plastic hose and tubing (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.3M | 77% |
| China | $1.1M | 14% |
| India | $264K | 3.2% |
| Botswana | $189K | 2.3% |
| France | $42K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $32K | 0.4% |
| United States | $29K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $29K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $25K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 65% 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) exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $986 thousand (151 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $925K | 94% |
| Eritrea | $36K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $11K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia plastic hose and tubing (other) imports (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) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose and tubing (other) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by China (14%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose and tubing (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 65% 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 imports of plastic hose and tubing (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2020 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export plastic hose and tubing (other)?
Yes. Zambia exported $986 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Eritrea and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 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.
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