Adjustable wrenches imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.9 million of adjustable wrenches in 2024 (767 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $3.9M | 767 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 839 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 792 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 743 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 606 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 710 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 807 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 708 t |
Where South Africa imports adjustable wrenches from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 53% |
| Taiwan | $554K | 14% |
| United States | $445K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $200K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $122K | 3.1% |
| India | $117K | 3% |
| Canada | $116K | 3% |
| Spain | $108K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $34K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, 38% below the world average of $8.21, 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.
Adjustable wrenches exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.4 million of adjustable wrenches in 2024 (190 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (16%), Mozambique (13%), Zimbabwe (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $391K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $325K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $274K | 11% |
| Zambia | $268K | 11% |
| Botswana | $202K | 8.3% |
| Angola | $140K | 5.7% |
| Tanzania | $95K | 3.9% |
| DR Congo | $90K | 3.7% |
| Eswatini | $83K | 3.4% |
| China | $64K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa adjustable wrenches imports (HS 8204.12): 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 8204.12: Tools, hand: hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable.
Common questions
What is the value of adjustable wrenches imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported adjustable wrenches worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 767 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply adjustable wrenches to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of adjustable wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $8.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of adjustable wrenches to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export adjustable wrenches?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for adjustable wrenches?
The HS code for adjustable wrenches is subheading 8204.12. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8204 page.
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