Carbide saw blades imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.8 million of carbide saw blades in 2024 (962 tonnes). Value rose 5% 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 | $5.8M | 962 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 873 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 943 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 592 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 724 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 665 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 551 t |
Where South Africa imports carbide saw blades from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 79% |
| France | $466K | 8% |
| Czech Republic | $169K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $149K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $123K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $93K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $81K | 1.4% |
| United States | $45K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $24K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $14K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.05 per kg, 57% below the world average of $13.96, 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.
Carbide saw blades exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $650 thousand of carbide saw blades in 2024 (54 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (48%), Mozambique (13%), Namibia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $313K | 48% |
| Mozambique | $82K | 13% |
| Namibia | $53K | 8.1% |
| Botswana | $46K | 7.1% |
| Zambia | $21K | 3.2% |
| Lesotho | $20K | 3.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $20K | 3% |
| Italy | $17K | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 1.7% |
| Ecuador | $11K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa carbide saw blades imports (HS 8202.39): 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 8202.39: Tools, hand: circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of materials (other than steel).
Common questions
What is the value of carbide saw blades imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported carbide saw blades worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 962 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbide saw blades to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by France (8%) and the Czech Republic (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbide saw blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.05 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $13.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbide saw blades to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export carbide saw blades?
Yes. South Africa exported $650 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Mozambique and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbide saw blades?
The HS code for carbide saw blades is subheading 8202.39. 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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