Kitchen hand tools imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kitchen hand tools by South Africa reached $3.6 million in 2024 (992 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.0 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 | $3.6M | 992 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 912 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 835 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 643 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 728 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 685 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 490 t |
Where South Africa imports kitchen hand tools from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 78% |
| Israel | $229K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $183K | 5.1% |
| France | $116K | 3.2% |
| United States | $51K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $32K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, 64% below the world average of $9.96, 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.
Kitchen hand tools exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $680 thousand of kitchen hand tools in 2024 (63 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (21%), Namibia (11%), Zimbabwe (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $146K | 21% |
| Namibia | $75K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $71K | 10% |
| Botswana | $47K | 7% |
| New Zealand | $46K | 6.8% |
| United States | $45K | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $30K | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $27K | 4% |
| Guinea | $24K | 3.6% |
| Eswatini | $23K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8210: Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen hand tools imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported kitchen hand tools worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 992 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen hand tools to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Israel (6%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen hand tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $9.96 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 kitchen hand tools to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export kitchen hand tools?
Yes. South Africa exported $680 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen hand tools?
The HS code for kitchen hand tools is heading 8210. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8210.00. 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 8210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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