Fixed wrenches imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported fixed wrenches worth $11.7 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 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 | $11.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 2.0K t |
Where South Africa imports fixed wrenches from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Taiwan (26%), India (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 26% |
| India | $2.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $924K | 7.9% |
| United States | $668K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $382K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $154K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $94K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $87K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $57K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, 28% below the world average of $7.88, 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.
Fixed wrenches exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $7.2 million of fixed wrenches in 2024 (340 tonnes). United States alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.0M | 55% |
| Zambia | $492K | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $410K | 5.7% |
| Botswana | $351K | 4.9% |
| Mozambique | $324K | 4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $297K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $210K | 2.9% |
| Eswatini | $174K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $151K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $138K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fixed wrenches imports (HS 8204.11): 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 8204.11: Tools, hand: hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable.
Common questions
What is the value of fixed wrenches imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fixed wrenches worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply fixed wrenches to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Taiwan (26%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 468% on the year.
What is the average import price of fixed wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $7.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fixed wrenches to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fixed wrenches?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fixed wrenches?
The HS code for fixed wrenches is subheading 8204.11. 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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