Electric hand drills imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported electric hand drills worth $25.8 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.8 million.
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 | $25.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 914 t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $27.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.6M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports electric hand drills from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.9M | 77% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 3.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $988K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $877K | 3.4% |
| Hungary | $436K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $400K | 1.6% |
| Romania | $210K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $97K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.00 per kg, close to the world average of $15.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric hand drills exports from South Africa
Exports of electric hand drills by South Africa reached $3.3 million in 2024 (138 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (19%), Zambia (17%), Namibia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $614K | 19% |
| Zambia | $544K | 17% |
| Namibia | $527K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $359K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $279K | 8.5% |
| Eswatini | $175K | 5.3% |
| Lesotho | $118K | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $107K | 3.3% |
| Slovenia | $103K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $88K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electric hand drills imports (HS 8467.21): 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 8467.21: Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: drills of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand drills imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electric hand drills worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand drills to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Austria (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand drills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.00 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $15.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hand drills to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.6 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export electric hand drills?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand drills?
The HS code for electric hand drills is subheading 8467.21. 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.
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