Hand saws imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported hand saws worth $30.0 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% 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 | $30.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $29.2M | 2.9K t |
Where South Africa imports hand saws from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Sweden (12%), Switzerland (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.0M | 43% |
| Sweden | $3.6M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 11% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| United States | $942K | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $810K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $704K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $682K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8202
| 8202.20 | Tools, hand: band saw blades | 28% |
| 8202.39 | Tools, hand: circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of materials (other than steel) | 19% |
| 8202.99 | Tools, hand: saw blades n.e.c. in heading no. 8202 | 19% |
| 8202.40 | Tools, hand: chain saw blades | 15% |
| 8202.31 | Tools, hand: circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of steel | 9.1% |
| 8202.10 | Tools, hand: hand saws | 8.4% |
| 8202.91 | Tools, hand: straight saw blades, for working metal | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.23 per kg, 38% below the world average of $14.81, 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.
Hand saws exports from South Africa
Exports of hand saws by South Africa reached $6.8 million in 2024 (909 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (19%), Botswana (17%), Namibia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.3M | 19% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 17% |
| Namibia | $868K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $687K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $650K | 9.6% |
| Zambia | $637K | 9.4% |
| DR Congo | $252K | 3.7% |
| Lesotho | $249K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $230K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $194K | 2.9% |
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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: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades).
Common questions
What is the value of hand saws imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hand saws worth $30.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand saws to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by Sweden (12%) and Switzerland (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.23 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $14.81 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 hand saws to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.2 million in 2017 to $30.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $34.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export hand saws?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand saws?
The HS code for hand saws is heading 8202. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8202.20 (27% of the value) and 8202.39 (19%). 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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