Plastic hose imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $17.7 million of plastic hose in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.8 million.
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 | $17.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic hose from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.6M | 54% |
| China | $4.3M | 24% |
| Cyprus | $864K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $581K | 3.3% |
| Mozambique | $477K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $402K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $372K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $274K | 1.6% |
| Botswana | $199K | 1.1% |
| Serbia | $159K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 29% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 18% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 11% |
| 3917.33 | Flexible plastic hose with fittings | 9.2% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 8% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 7.6% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 7% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, 50% 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 Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported plastic hose worth $1.3 million (496 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $683K | 52% |
| Mozambique | $561K | 42% |
| Zambia | $43K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $17K | 1.3% |
| Botswana | $15K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic hose worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by China (24%) and Cyprus (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $6.11 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 to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2022 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export plastic hose?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3917.40 (29% of the value) and 3917.21 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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