Garden tools imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of garden tools by South Africa reached $8.4 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.0 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 | $8.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 3.3K t |
Where South Africa imports garden tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 62% |
| India | $701K | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $631K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $289K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $259K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $179K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $179K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $174K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $142K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $123K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8201
| 8201.10 | Tools, hand: spades and shovels | 26% |
| 8201.50 | Tools, hand: one-handed secateurs (including poultry shears) | 25% |
| 8201.30 | Tools, hand: mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes | 13% |
| 8201.40 | Tools, hand: axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools, of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry | 13% |
| 8201.60 | Tools, hand: hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears | 13% |
| 8201.90 | Tools, hand: forks, scythes, sickles, hay knives, timber wedges, and other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry n.e.c.… | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.53, 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.
Garden tools exports from South Africa
Exports of garden tools by South Africa reached $7.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (21%), Botswana (15%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.6M | 21% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 15% |
| United States | $1.0M | 14% |
| Eswatini | $948K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $684K | 9.1% |
| Zambia | $507K | 6.8% |
| Lesotho | $380K | 5.1% |
| Malawi | $271K | 3.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $237K | 3.2% |
| Senegal | $147K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported garden tools worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (8%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of garden tools to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $13.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export garden tools?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and the United States. That compares with imports of $8.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for garden tools?
The HS code for garden tools is heading 8201. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8201.10 (26% of the value) and 8201.50 (25%). 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 8201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds South Africa trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Same product, other countries
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.