Band saw blades imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $8.2 million of band saw blades in 2024 (651 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 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 | 651 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 671 t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 705 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 686 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 571 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 602 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 675 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 520 t |
Where South Africa imports band saw blades from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (34%), Poland (20%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.8M | 34% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 20% |
| China | $1.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $743K | 9% |
| Brazil | $637K | 7.7% |
| United States | $458K | 5.6% |
| Estonia | $236K | 2.9% |
| India | $122K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $121K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $101K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.67 per kg, 21% below the world average of $15.97, 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.
Band saw blades exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported band saw blades worth $2.3 million (319 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (24%), Botswana (22%), Namibia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $546K | 24% |
| Botswana | $506K | 22% |
| Namibia | $249K | 11% |
| Zambia | $239K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $231K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $192K | 8.3% |
| Malawi | $69K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $56K | 2.4% |
| Lesotho | $53K | 2.3% |
| DR Congo | $44K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa band saw blades imports (HS 8202.20): 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 8202.20: Tools, hand: band saw blades.
Common questions
What is the value of band saw blades imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported band saw blades worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 651 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply band saw blades to South Africa?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Poland (20%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of band saw blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.67 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $15.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of band saw blades to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export band saw blades?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for band saw blades?
The HS code for band saw blades is subheading 8202.20. 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 8202 page.
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