Chainsaws with non-electric motors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported chainsaws with non-electric motors worth $12.1 million (682 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.1M | 682 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 330 t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 421 t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 508 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 425 t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 574 t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 486 t |
Where South Africa imports chainsaws with non-electric motors from
Most of the value came from Brazil (46%), China (42%), Sweden (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5.5M | 46% |
| China | $5.1M | 42% |
| Sweden | $662K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $433K | 3.6% |
| Poland | $104K | 0.9% |
| United States | $86K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $73K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $39K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.75 per kg, close to the world average of $15.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chainsaws with non-electric motors exports from South Africa
Exports of chainsaws with non-electric motors by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (118 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (15%), Zimbabwe (15%), Botswana (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $445K | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $444K | 15% |
| Botswana | $376K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $281K | 9.2% |
| Gambia | $234K | 7.7% |
| Eswatini | $230K | 7.5% |
| Uganda | $210K | 6.9% |
| Kenya | $182K | 6% |
| Namibia | $157K | 5.2% |
| DR Congo | $155K | 5.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa chainsaws with non-electric motors imports (HS 8467.81): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8467.81: Tools: for working in the hand, chain saws with self-contained non-electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of chainsaws with non-electric motors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported chainsaws with non-electric motors worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 682 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply chainsaws with non-electric motors to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (42%) and Sweden (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of chainsaws with non-electric motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.75 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $15.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chainsaws with non-electric motors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export chainsaws with non-electric motors?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chainsaws with non-electric motors?
The HS code for chainsaws with non-electric motors is subheading 8467.81. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8467 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World chainsaws with non-electric motors trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.