Destination
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Latest exports
- $14.0M
- Market share
- 36.1%
- Growth
- +9.7%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Growing
T3 · Product exporter position
South Africa exports of Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene (HS 391721)
See where South Africa stands in plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$46.0MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
66Reported active marketsThree-year growth
+18.8%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,747Destination concentrationWeighted share
54.3%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is South Africa in Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 391721. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$46.0M
Current 2024 exports$45.1M
Three-year average$42.7M
Historical peak$78.5M
Market position
Active destinations66
Destination HHI1,747
Weighted share54.3%
Share change-2.4 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth+18.8%
Volatility1
Maximum drawdown80.8%
TrendRapid growth
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | South Africa | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $46.0M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $45.1M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | +18.8% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +14.9% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | COD | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 30.4% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,747 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | -2.4 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 40% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does South Africa sell plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | $14.0M | 36.1% | +9.7% | Not reported | Growing |
| Zambia | $11.5M | 87.8% | +53% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
Destination
Zambia
- Latest exports
- $11.5M
- Market share
- 87.8%
- Growth
- +53%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Price intelligence
How does South Africa's price position vary?
Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.
Highest reported price
Eritrea: $290.1K / ton.
Lowest reported price
Netherlands: $279.1 / ton.
Median price
$3.7K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for South Africa and HS 391721 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $18.0M | +102.2% | 57 |
| 2011 | $24.2M | +34.5% | 52 |
| 2012 | $29.7M | +22.7% | 61 |
| 2013 | $29.6M | -0.3% | 53 |
| 2014 | $27.4M | -7.7% | 60 |
| 2015 | $20.8M | -23.9% | 58 |
| 2016 | $17.5M | -16.1% | 68 |
| 2017 | $19.8M | +13.2% | 67 |
| 2018 | $27.3M | +37.8% | 55 |
| 2019 | $22.5M | -17.2% | 61 |
| 2020 | $22.4M | -0.8% | 58 |
| 2021 | $26.9M | +20.3% | 58 |
| 2022 | $40.6M | +50.9% | 59 |
| 2023 | $42.3M | +4.1% | 58 |
| 2024 | $45.1M | +6.7% | 66 |
Exporter context
South Africa economy and trade network
The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 391721.
South Africa has reported exports of $143.6B and a trade balance of $34.9B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 53% trade openness, 19.8% investment, and 270 active trade partners.
Reported values
Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Coverage
Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about South Africa plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene exports
Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.
How strong is this exporter?+
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Which markets are most important?+
The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.
Does the price section show quotes?+
No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.
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